This document is the result of a participatory and collaborative effort across the five knowledge hubs to provide a central, comprehensive guide to ensure that the topic of gender cuts across all KCOA activities and becomes fully engrained in its mission. The content stems from multiple bilateral discussions and feedback conversations with each knowledge hub. Following an initial gender analysis, gender focal points were appointed for each hub. In collaboration with these gender focal points, a list of measures to promote gender equality was developed, utilising a series of existing KCOA documents, as well as the knowledge hubs’ own experiences and expertise.

The guide for promoting gender equality within KCOA is the result of this cooperative work. The development of this guide would not have been possible without the commitment and inputs of every Knowledge Hub, especially the gender focal points. The gender guide is not intended to be stagnant. It is a living document. It is meant to evolve according to the needs and experiences of Knowledge Hubs, the KCOA project, and the context-specific societal progressions for which it is designed