Gender mainstreaming implies that a gender perspective will be integrated in every activity undertaken and will inform decision-making processes at both policy and operational level. It is also important to clarify that gender mainstreaming is not a goal in itself; it is a way of working towards the goal of gender equality.

As part of the inception phase of the programme (September 2016 – August 2017), a comprehensive baseline assessment of the local governance environment was rolled-out which included four domains: Municipal and Civil Society Organizations baseline assessment, Public opinion focus groups, and Gender Analysis.

The aim of this activity is to assess the implementation of the Municipal Development Plan 2009 – 2025+ (and following Urban Development Plans and Urban Regulatory Plans) for the Municipality of Mitrovica South in practice, compatibility among the planning documents and their compliance with the new Law on Spatial Planning (No. 04/L-174) in Kosovo. Outputs serve as a baseline and lessons learned for drafting the new Municipal Development Plan and Municipal Zoning Map for Mitrovica South.

Gender Analysis in north Kosovo and concerned local authorities presents key findings of collection and analysis of sex-disaggregated household, workplace and community data/information in the four Serbian municipalities in the north of Kosovo. The analysis covers key areas of concern such as demography, labour market, local economy, health, education, politics, natural resources, infrastructure, safety, etc. so as to gain insights into what resources are available in the targeted communities, and how women and men access to and benefit from these resources.