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EFA Goal Five: Achieving Gender Parity and Equality 57●●●●●Availability of facilities and infrastructure such as number of toilets specificallyfor girls.Addressing gender parity issues within specific groups, particularly thedisadvantaged such as ethnic minorities, children with disabilities, etc.Presence of legal mechanisms to promote gender equality in the country andwhether these are enforced.Lack of awareness in society regarding gender issues. Consider the role of themedia in public awareness.Linkages between HIV/AIDS and gender issues.6.4 Recommendations to Assess Quality and Disparity Issues●●●●●●●●●Conduct an assessment of how much gender mainstreaming has gone so farand what the gaps are, and comparative studies to assess gender issues.Use of the gender-lens and gender analysis to assess existing programmesboth in formal and alternative systems.Incorporate assessment with the MDG assessment process, using indicatorsthat have been developed and adding qualitative aspects.Assess policy framework to ensure equal access.Formulate an assessment framework on gender disparity and quality to coverthe following:• Enrolment/attendance/retention• Teacher recruitment• Curriculum/textbooks• Physical facilities/safety/security (school location, safe transportation)• Teacher/learning practices in the classroom• Incentives• Language issues• School management• Monitoring and evaluationInstitutionalize a data collection mechanism and focus on disaggregated data.For example, transition rates should be disaggregated by sex. Use existingprogrammes such as DevInfo.Conduct more research and studies on gender indicators and advocate for thewider use of gender-sensitive indicators.Review content of the curriculum and get all stakeholders involved.Ensure there is budget allocation for assessment.Education for All: Reaching the Unreached