A/HRC/39/55 IV. Methodology A. Desk research 8. At the initial stage of the follow-up analysis project, the Special Rapporteur has undertaken research on the recent developments related to the recommendations elaborated in his official country visit reports. This preliminary analysis firstly involves a mapping exercise of the recommendations and key issues mentioned in the body of each country visit report, aiming to identify particular and cross-cutting issues of relevance to the human rights to water and sanitation in the country. Secondly, based mainly on the issues addressed in the recommendations, but not limited to those issues, desktop research is carried out to obtain information on the new developments particularly related to the implementation of the recommendation since the Special Rapporteur’s visit. 9. The structure of the preliminary analysis is composed of: (1) issues and information identified in the report, (2) corresponding recommendation(s) of the Special Rapporteur and (3) information on relevant developments. A sample extract from the preliminary analysis on the visit to Botswana is introduced below. Table 2 Extract from preliminary analysis of Botswana visit Issues and information identified in the report C. Women and girls Para. 63: Women and girls disproportionally affected by lack of access to water and sanitation and bore heavier border Para. 64: Lack of women’s participation in decision-making Para. 65: Inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene in schools affecting girls Recommendation of the Recommendation (A/HRC/33/49/Add.3, para. 72(o)): Increase the participation of women in decision-making relating to Special Rapporteur water and sanitation and take special measures to reduce the disproportionate burden on women caused by the lack of access to water and sanitation Relevant developments • National Development Plan 11 During National Development Plan 11, gender analysis and gender equality centered planning will be promoted to inform gender-responsive and rights-based policies. This will facilitate, amongst others, fairness of treatment, including in the distribution of development resources and opportunities between women and men. Implementation of gender mainstreaming as a strategy for sustainable development will be intensified across sectors to ensure equal and meaningful opportunities for women and men to participate in and benefit from socio-economic, cultural and political development initiatives of the country (NDP 11, 2017–2023) • Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Fourth periodic report submitted by Botswana received in November 2017 “The Gender National Strategy adopted by the National Gender Machinery has prioritized the following national development areas for gender mainstreaming: … Social Protection and social services (health, adequate sanitation and improved well-being, access to quality education, training and information, safe housing and consideration for addressing issues of energy and climate change for a sustainable 23