scholarly journals Analysis of the national normative framework in terms of gender mainstreaming in institutional documents at central and local level

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-29
Author(s):  
Angela Popovici ◽  
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Aurelia Tepordei ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
Normative Framework ◽  
International Commitments ◽  
The Republic

The purpose of this article is to analyze the normative framework on the dimension of gender equality in the Republic of Moldova in connection with international commitments and to identify the degree of integration of the gender dimension in institutional documents at central and local level. Following the mentioned analysis, a set of recommendations was formulated meant to integrate the principles of gender equality, but also the provisions of Law no.5 of 09.02.2021 on ensuring equal opportunities between women and men in the regulations on the organization and functioning of the authorities central and local public administration.

scholarly journals A FEMINIST REFLECTIVE ANALYSIS OF GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN YOUTH POLICY AND PRACTICE IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

2020 ◽  
pp. 98-108
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Youth Policy ◽  
25Th Anniversary ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
Practice Approach ◽  
The Republic

This year, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the 1995 United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing where gender mainstreaming was introduced. Since then, gender mainstreaming has come to be recognized as the inter-governmentally agreed strategy to achieve gender equality and female empowerment and involves integrating a gender perspective into all aspects of governmental policy, regulation, and budgeting, with an eye towards promoting equality between women and men, social inclusion, and eliminating discrimination in all its forms. Despite notable achievements, an important body of feminist scholarship reveals that gender mainstreaming faces many challenges. In this paper, I contribute to this body of knowledge by using a feminist reflective practice approach to analyze the gender mainstreaming process I undertook as part of the 2020 Comprehensive Youth Sector Analysis in the Republic of Moldova. Through this analysis, I identify a number of challenges that can be understood as part of the larger social construction of gender inequality and conclude that gender mainstreaming processes embody the same gender inequality and patriarchy that we encounter in our larger social structures. This, in turn, acts as one of the greatest threats to gender mainstreaming as an effective strategy to achieve gender equality.

Conceptualizing the Tensions Evoked by Gender Integration in the Military

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindy Heinecken
Keyword(s):  
Affirmative Action ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
South African ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Military Culture ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
Gender Integration ◽  
The Military

The South African military has adopted an assertive affirmative action campaign to ensure that women are represented across all ranks and branches. This has brought about new tensions in terms of gender integration, related to issues of equal opportunities and meritocracy as well as the accommodation of gender difference and alternative values. The argument is made that the management of gender integration from a gender-neutral perspective cannot bring about gender equality, as it obliges women to conform to and assimilate masculine traits. This affects women’s ability to function as equals, especially where feminine traits are not valued, where militarized masculinities are privileged and where women are othered in ways that contribute to their subordination. Under such conditions, it is exceedingly difficult for women to bring about a more androgynous military culture espoused by gender mainstreaming initiatives and necessary for the type of missions military personnel are engaged in today.

scholarly journals Transparency of the decision-making process during the Coronavirus pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 81-97
Author(s):  
Irina Ciacir ◽  
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Ecaterina Subina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Public ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Short Period ◽  
The Republic

2020 is a year of global change. The spread of the COVID-19 virus was an impetus for transformation. The entire globe confronts impediments hard-to-anticipate, but who endangers people’s life. This article refers to the transparency of the decision-making process in the pandemic period. Also, it is explained the communication problems that can appear in complicated situations between the public administration and the citizen. Both the authorities of the European Union, in general, and of the Republic of Moldova, in particular, encounter social problems, which must be resolved in a very short period. Many decisions must be made promptly and unforeseen. It is important that this process does not affect the quality of public services provided and does not infringe on the rights of citizens. Thus, the decision-making process must be transparent and accessible to citizens

scholarly journals Perception of civil servants regarding the professional performance assessment process in the Republic of Moldova

2021 ◽  
pp. 148-158
Author(s):  
Ana Varzari ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
The Public ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

This article includes an empirical research of the process of evaluating the performance in the public service of the Republic of Moldova, in the perception of civil servants. The importance of the quality of human resources and personnel policy in the public administration and the role of performance evaluation in order to streamline public administration were highlighted. In order to have a better understanding of the impact of performance appraisal of civil servants on the administration process in the Republic of Moldova, a study was conducted by collecting empirical data. Empirical research illustrates the state of affairs in this segment of the competitive labor market. The application of sociological research methods, techniques, procedures and tools provided the opportunity to study the perception of civil servants on the performance evaluation process in the Republic of Moldova.

scholarly journals Implementation of the principles of effective public administration for sustainable development in Moldova

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
S. Rusu ◽  
Ion Partachi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
The State ◽  
World Health ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
The Republic

Introduction: The article analyzes the basic principles of an ef­fective public administration in the interests of sustainable develop­ment, lists the legislative acts confirming the commitment to these principles. Also, special attention is paid to the state programs for the implementation of the SDGs in the Republic of Moldova, to the special state bodies that are engaged in the implementation of the SDGs and their goals, as well as to the areas in which the Republic of Moldova cooperates with international organizations in relation to the SDGs. At the end of the article, the authors describe the main problems faced by the Government of the country in implementing the Principles of Effective Public Administration in the Interests of Sustainable Development and achieving the Sus­tainable Development Goals.Methods and materials: The research methodology is based on the following general scientific and special methods of cognition: the method of system-structural analysis, comparative, and formal-logical method.The article analyzes the materials and data provided by the national institutes of the Republic of Moldova, as well as the data and materials of international organizations, including: the United Nations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, the In­ternational Organization for Migration, the International Labour Organization, etc.Results: As a result of the study, it became clear that the Republic of Moldova is actively working towards the implementation of the principles of effective public administration in the interests of sustainable development of Moldova. Despite the difficulties faced by the Republic of Moldova, the country still managed to achieve significant results in this area. The documents adopted at the state level contributed to achieving the goals and meeting the main requirements for the pace and quality of economic development in the period up to 2030.By 2030, Moldova is expected to become a country where poverty and corruption are eliminated, inequality is reduced, social inclusion and cohesion are strengthened, so that "no one is left behind", a country where human rights, gender equality and women's empowerment, the rule of law, environmental sustainability and the well-being of the population are respected and promoted.Discussion and conclusions. In its ambition to achieve SDGS, the Republic of Moldova is facing a myriad of challenges. Despite the fact that significant progress was registered, there is still a lot of work to do at all levels of public administration. Moreover, it is also essential to enhance the system for SDGs implementation moni­toring and evaluation. This 2030 Agenda requires a profound change that goes beyond the economic and political situation of the country. Moldova will achieve the key in­dicators of sustainable development and become a favourable country for the life of its citizens if only it will promote economic development policies of the country. 

scholarly journals PROVISION OF EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES RELATING WITH LABOUR RELATIONS IN PUBLIC SECTOR

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalia PERKUMIENĖ ◽  
Rasa MERKIENĖ ◽  
Ozgur OGUZ
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
Equal Rights ◽  
Labour Relations ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Individual

Human rights are one of the most popular topics in modern global communities. Therefore, the adoption of the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Equal Opportunities and the establishment of the institution that governs the execution of this law is a significant legal step which permits to actually ensure the compliance of one of the most fundamental rights of the individual, i.e. non-discrimination on the basis of gender. Equality, being one of the fundamental principles of human rights, is governed by international contracts and legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania. The results of the questionnaires permit to claim that the administration of Kaunas district municipality pays too little attention to the provision of the information about the Law on Equal Opportunities of the Republic of Lithuania and amendments where of to the employees of Kaunas district municipality. Thus there are a lot of problems related to the provision of equal opportunities to the employees at work.

scholarly journals Gender equality in science - equal opportunities and special measures in legal regulations

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-276
Author(s):  
Marijana Pajvancic
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
The State ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
The Republic ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Right

The text focuses on researching the sources that define public policies and those that form the legal framework within which there are (or are not) equal opportunities for women and men to exercise their rights under equal conditions, including the right to engage in scientific work. Documents (strategies and action plans) in the fields of education, science, gender equality and non-discrimination are the subject of attention. The research is also supported by legal regulations that positivise public policies through binding norms, which include international legal sources containing human rights and gender equality standards in the field of scientific work, as well as domestic legislation (Constitution and laws). The Constitution of the Republic of Serbia in its basic principles guarantees the equality of women and men and obliges the state to pursue a policy of equal opportunities and take special measures in order to achieve in practice the gender equality proclaimed by the Constitution. Our question is whether the state fulfils this constitutional obligation, whether it pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the field of science, whether it takes special measures as instruments for conducting a policy of equal opportunities, whether any special measures which are undertaken are sufficient and what effect they have.

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