This technical report provides an overview of E2A’s couple-focused theory of change (TOC) and ideas for its practical application in the field through: 1) a graphic depiction of the TOC and an explanation of its component parts; 2) an exploration of what program implementation at the TOC’s potential intervention points might look like; and 3) a presentation of suggested monitoring and evaluation indicators for TOC...Read More
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Couple-Based Approaches in Reproductive Health: Implications for Global Policy, Practice, and Research
This extensive technical report and summary brief comprises three core components—a literature review, a global reproductive health policy analysis, and key informant interviews—that explore the extent to which programs and policies consider couple-based approaches as a means to improve reproductive health outcomes, the reasons such approaches do not feature more prominently, and recommendations for program designers/implementers, policy makers, and researchers.Read More
Men as Contraceptive Users: Programs, Outcomes and Recommendations
Knowledge about reaching men as clients of family planning services in today’s programming environment is still limited. This paper reviews 47 current activities, programs and evidence that affect men’s use of contraceptive methods. The review includes three methods that men use directly, namely condoms, vasectomy and withdrawal, and one that requires their direct cooperation, namely the Standard Days Method.Read More
Essential Considerations for Engaging Men and Boys for Improved Family Planning Outcomes
The purpose of this document is to (1) increase understanding of the role that gender plays in family planning (FP) with a focus on men and boys, (2) articulate a framework for male engagement that incorporates the transformation of inequitable gender norms and dynamics while engaging men as users, supportive partners and agents of change and (3) provide examples of effective male engagement interventions that...Read More
Understanding the Male Life Course: Opportunities for Gender Transformation
This concept paper describes a framework that conceptualizes men’s experiences, challenges, and opportunities across the life course. This approach builds on work done by USAID’s Evidence to Action Project, the Interagency Gender Working Group, the Male Engagement Task Force, and others, in addition to efforts in applying a life course approach to women’s health needs. The goal is to provide a common framework for understanding...Read More
