Key Activities > Research
& Documentation
No earnest or committed organization would be able to
effectively carry out activities without the embedded inclusion
of research. With the aim of accurately informing government
officials and agencies, research is imperative to WPC’s
work. Research is employed in nearly every aspect of WPC’s
operations.
Upon the passage of a gender or women related bill by
the Indian government, WPC evaluates its efficacy and recommends
proper implementation. When lobbying with the government
officials and agencies on women’s issues, it is compulsory
for WPC to research intensely beforehand in order to provide
accurate and persuasive information and policy briefs.
When producing publications for the public at large and
other NGOs, WPC commits to presenting a complete and accurate
portrait of the issue at hand; a task that can not be completed
in the absence of thorough research. It is WPC’s
hope that these publications can be viewed and used as
credible sources for other organizations and individuals.
Lastly, extensive research precedes all major project
or program proposals. Research is a critical step in the
planning process of any new programme to ensure that in
design, the programme efficiently allocates time and resources.
Documentation is an important area for WPC. The organization
comes up with a quarterly newsletter reporting the women
issues and the work done in the period and an annual report,
which is a comprehensive report on the activities undertaken
in the preceding year. Please visit our publications page
for downloadable copies of our documents.
1. Lobby Training Manual
WPC’s expertise in lobby training has also resulted
in the release of the Lobby Training Manual during the
organization’s Second Annual Convention in 2007.
This manual produced by WPC is the first of its kind, which
serves as a guide for other civil society organizations
intents on effectively lobbying women’s issues. The
training module was developed in the Indian context to
facilitate lobbying within India.
2. Good Practices in Gender-Mainstreaming
During WPC’s Third Annual Convention in 2008, the
resource book on Good Practices in Gender-Mainstreaming
was released, a report prepared by WPC. The document is
jointly supported by Ministry of Women, Government of India
and United Nations Development Programme. The report is
a compilation of fourteen case studies. The document demonstrates
the strategies to be used for promotion of gender mainstreaming
that can make a difference in the lives of women.
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