. . . . . . . . . . . What outcomes do women, men and vulnerable people expect from the policy? . . Are the policy strategies relevant to women and men? . Does the policy address barriers facing both men and women? What is the priority that the policy addresses? Whose views are taken into account – men or women (including vulnerable groups)? How do the identified outcomes meet or hinder other values, objectives or policies? What outcome indicators measure the policy outcomes? Are the indicators gender-sensitive and sensitive to the concerns of vulnerable groups? What monitoring and accountability processes are in place to ensure the outcomes? Are they gender-sensitive and sensitive to the concerns of vulnerable groups? What factors contribute or detract from the outcomes? Is the policy formulation process gender-sensitive and sensitive to the concerns of vulnerable groups? Are the objectives of the policy gender-sensitive and sensitive to the concerns of vulnerable groups, looking at: gender-disaggregated data; the presence of gender specific objectives; and the inclusion of gender in assumptions or risks, etc.? Does the policy address issues related to women’s participation, representation and the promotion of gender equity? Step 3: Define the information and consultation inputs A key enquiry entails assessing what knowledge is needed, and what sources can best provide it. This involves the identification of available and relevant data sources, as well as partners in data gathering and analysis. Possible questions might include: . . What do we need to know about the issue that the policy addresses? . . How are women and men (including vulnerable groups) involved in determining what information is needed? . . . . . . How were they consulted? What information is necessary to ensure that the perspectives of women and men (including vulnerable groups) are taken into consideration? Were women and men (including vulnerable groups) consulted and engaged in the policy development process? Was the process inclusive? What information sources are available? Who was consulted? Were women's and gender organisations, and organisations representing vulnerable groups, consulted Should the scope of the policy be redefined in light of the availability and appropriateness of the information? Step 4: Conduct research This stage clarifies the research that is needed for the policy development, as well as the type of analysis (e.g. cost / benefit analyses, a social gendered impact study, etc.). . . . . What is the analysis seeking to determine (e.g. cost / benefit analyses, a social gendered impact study, etc.)? . How do women and men (including vulnerable groups) affect the research design? Who determines the research question(s) – men or women (including vulnerable groups)? What is the research question? Is the research question formulated in a gender-sensitive way, and is it sensitive to the concerns of vulnerable groups?