INCLUSIVITY

Making It Real: Tools and Pathways for Intersectional Policymaking

This section is aimed at democratic innovation experts and policymakers interested in participatory approaches. It uses more technical language than other parts of the resource and is intended for readers who want to explore the method in more depth. Readers seeking a high-level overview of intersectionality may wish to consult the earlier sections, while those looking to design, implement, or adapt participatory processes will find more detailed methodological considerations here.

This method has not yet been tested in practice. It is presented as a proposition and a first draft to stimulate discussion and further development on how to better integrate intersectional considerations into policy co-creation. It should not be read as a final or complete model, but as a starting point to be refined in dialogue with relevant experts.

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Cite as: Innovation for Policy Foundation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (2026). Making it Real: Tools and Pathways for Intersectional Policymaking. Available at https://inclusivity.i4policy.org/

Published in 2026 by the Innovation for Policy Foundation (i4Policy) under the Data Governance in Africa Initiative. The Initiative is financed by the European Union, Germany, Belgium, Estonia, Finland and France under the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub. The contents of this Handbook are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the funders.

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Author: Louise Rasador
Additional Research: Aniya Hamilton
Graphic design and illustrations: Marius Kamugisha
Cover design: Marius Kamugisha

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