Wednesday, 19 September 2007

BRIDGE, a one-stop shop for gender

I have posted a couple of times now on work that highlights the need for improved data gathering related to gender and gender research. If not already aware, practitioners in this area might be interested in the work of BRIDGE, housed at IDS, University of Sussex.
'BRIDGE supports gender advocacy and mainstreaming efforts by bridging the gaps
between theory, policy and practice with accessible and diverse gender
information in print and online.'
BRIDGE covers a range of themes and provides an array of information types. In relation to the issue of improved data and information systems in relation to gender the BRIDGE Cutting Edge Packs may be of interest.

The specific Cutting Edge Pack on Gender and Indicators may be particularly useful. It contains both an overview of issues and resource pack which has links to relevant information available online. The pack contains an interesting section on the need for engendering statistics systems and data collection.

Has anyone had experience using the BRIDGE resources? Have you found them useful?

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