Table 1 A summary of factors influencing gender and youth integration in R & I activities

Sex- and age disaggregated data and gender analysis in baseline surveys, and in monitoring and evaluation

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Identification of the status of women and youth in comparison to the wider population; Enabling monitoring of progress on gender and youth integration in R & I

Setting clear gender inclusion criteria and targets

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Target groups engaged in activities and processes

Developing a gender action plan

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Continuous integration of gender and youth issues in a project cycle, Increased accountability in implementation of gender and youth activities in the R & I

Analysis of gendered roles in a community

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Tailoring of project activities to the specific interests of men and women

Mainstreaming gender and youth in thematic areas

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Proper targeting communication and packaging of R & I to the needs of specific groups

Developing specific working packages focusing on gender integration

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Consideration of different influences of structures, social norms, and mobility issues on participation of women and men in R & I

Using inputs of men and women in prioritization of R & I products

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Socially acceptable R & I products; Gendered preferences considered

Applying intersectional lens to capture heterogeneity of social groups (e.g. Involving FHH, and husband and wife in married households)

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Increased ownership of R & I activities; socially acceptable R & I products; Increased participation, and consideration of priorities and preferences of marginalized groups

Improving access to resources by women and youth

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Reduced inequalities among men, women, and youth; Increased opportunities for livelihoods

Building on social networks

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Improved access to information and knowledge sharing; Easy mobilization of collective action; Increased adoption of R & I process and products;