Kathleen McLaughlin

Extensive experience mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion into bilateral and multi-lateral financed programs and policy initiatives in Asia, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean. Completed multiple assignments to enhance gender equality and women's economic empowerment in agriculture and rural development, urban planning, energy, transport and climate change adaptation programs. Conducted comprehensive gender analyses at the country and program levels to identify key issues and recommend action plans and strategies to enhance gender equality and social inclusion outcomes for donor country programs and climate investment portfolios. Skilled in preparing gender analysis and gender action plans and monitoring implementation throughout the program cycle. Conducted due diligence reviews of the design and implementation of projects in several sectors to prevent and respond to negative impacts such as trafficking in persons and gender-based violence as well as identifying measures to enhance benefits for women and vulnerable groups. Extensive years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of program results, and support to knowledge management and learning through case studies, best practices and lessons learned documentation.