PLRS, BWC host workshop on policy research writing

LOOK: The BTA – Policy Research and Legal Services (PRLS) served as resource speakers and research mentors during the “2nd Bangsamoro Women’s Commission Policy Research and Formulation Workshop (BWC)” held in Davao City, August 22 – 26, 2022, organized by the BWC with the support of UNDP.

The workshop’s discussions include:

Policy Research Template by Director Nassef Manabilang Adiong
Policy Making and Legislative Procedures by LRD Chief Vincent L. Casil * Ethical Concerns in Policy Formulation by Technical Staff Mr. Kebart P. Licayan
Simplifying Policy Formulation Writing by Technical Staff, Mr. Moh’d Al-Khaleel A. Bogabong
Qualitative Research Methodology by Technical Staff, Ms. Aisah P. Solaiman
Quantitative Research Methodology by Technical Staff, Mr. Erschad D. Pabillan
Mixed Methods Research by Technical Staff, Ms. Anisah U. Lingga

Aside from the joint discussion on crafting policy research, the workshop also provided an avenue to review and revise existing working drafts of policy research on identified gender-related issues, namely:

the Adoption of the GAD Transformation and Institutionalization through Mainstreaming of Programs, Agenda, Linkages, and Advocacies (GADTIMPALA) Award;
the creation of women Para-legals at the community level for the prevention of Gender-based Violence;
the development of Gender Responsive Protocols in Handling CEFM, GBV, and VAW Cases;
the Development of Gender Disaggregated Data on Education, Employment, and Governance;
the Development of Magna Carta on Bangsamoro Women
on Gender Humanitarian Response in Emergencies, SGBV, and VAW Cases, conflict and Natural Calamities; and
on Monitoring Gender Responsive and Gender Sensitive Facilities in Government Structures, business establishments, and evacuation centers. The workshop concluded through the presentations of the improved versions of policy papers of BWC delegates.