Key Area 4. Internal gender expertise, capacity Indicator 4.1 NHRI personnel understand gender mainstreaming and specialisation and can apply a gender perspective to their work. 4.2 Focused gender expertise on staff. 4.3 Opportunities provided to increase gender expertise, competence and capacity. 5. Gender equality in external work 5.1 A gender lens is used when planning, design and approval processes of external work. 5.2 Gender imbalances are addressed, and gender equality is promoted in the delivery of external work. 5.3 Specific initiatives aimed at promoting gender quality are developed and delivered. 5.4 Monitoring and evaluation processes across mandated functions include, and report on, the gender impact and contribution of initiatives. Gender Baseline Assessment of NHRIs in the Asia Pacific region – July 2024 40