Gender and Development. – The Bangsamoro Government shall recognize the role of women in governance and ensure their fundamental equality before the law. It shall guarantee full and direct participation of women in governance and development process, ensuring that women shall benefit equally in the implementation of development programs and projects.
In the utilization of public funds, the Bangsamoro Government shall ensure that the needs of the Bangsamoro people, regardless of gender, are adequately addressed. For this purpose, at least five percent (5%) of the total budget appropriation of each ministry, office, and constituent local government unit of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region shall be set aside for gender-responsive programs, in accordance with a gender and development plan. In the same manner, five percent (5%) to thirty percent (30%) of the official development assistance received by the Bangsamoro Government shall be set aside to complement the gender and development budget allocation.
The Bangsamoro Government shall establish a mechanism for consultation with women and local communities to further ensure the allocation and proper utilization of development funds. It shall identify and implement special development programs and laws for women.
