O6.8 Use a participatory approach to foster inclusive, responsive and empowering DPI

Principle

Respond to gender, ability or age

Risks

Disempowerment, Exclusion

Life Cycle Stages

All

Responsible Authority

Government

Technology Provider

Practices for Government

• Engage collectives and civil society organizations in the design process to ensure that solutions are co-created with the input of those who will benefit from them.

• Regularly test prototypes with gender-diverse users to gather feedback on functionality and accessibility.

• Continuously refine and improve prototypes based on the results of usability testing and feedback sessions.

Practices for Technology Providers

• Offer ongoing training for designers and developers on gender-inclusive design principles to enhance their understanding and implementation of these practices.

• Collaborate with women’s organizations and civil society groups to support continuous improvement in gender-inclusive design.

• Actively work to identify and resolve any negative effects uncovered during social audits and assessments.