The Indonesian Five Year Plan (1996- 2000) seeks to improve women’s status in society and enhance their role in development. Research by the Women’s Studies Centres established by the Government in all State universities and several private universities has highlighted the need for more information on the situation and needs of women in various social and economic groups.

UNIFEM, with the National Planning Board (BAPPENAS) and the University of Indonesia:

• held training, seminars and workshops on: the role of women in development; gender concepts, theories and strategies; gender research management; the development of research proposals from a woman’s viewpoint; and women and health
• catalogued 368 library books on gender related topics
• trained a core of gender trainers; and
• provided gender training

Dated: 20Oct1997