Deal #6541

The SIA report indicated that ‘manual activities will be replaced by providing accessible and clean drinking water supply systems, contributing to reduction of carrying water, as well as to improved health [of women]. The number of women and children attending the school will be increased by providing good primary and secondary educational facilities such as school and increased care and health information for women and children through the improvement of village and district health facilities. In addition, older women will be given skill training in handicrafts and other economic activities and marketing opportunities will be assessed and supported via the livelihood activity programs. The Project will implement a Gender Equity policy; this includes a pro-active policy during consultations and gender equality in all legal matters.’ [Source: SIA report]