Common Terminologies Definition Used in Development Sector All Over the World
Sex and gender · Sex refer to the biological difference between men and women, which are universal and do not change. · Gender means roles and responsibilities assigns by the society for men and women. Participation · “Involvement of the stake holders in decision making and planning is Participation.” “Communication” · An approach of conveying message, involvement of the people and relation building is communication.” “Mobilization” · “Convincing or awareness of the people in a specific matter or particular direction is mobilization .” “Awareness” · “Differentiation between good and bad deeds is awareness.” “Sustainability” · “Survival against vulnerability is sustainability.” “Vulnerability” · “Vulnerability is a complex set of interrerelated factors and conditions which affect the ability of the community to prevent mitigate and prepare for or respond to hazard