Annual Report 2011–2012 5.2 Gender mainstreaming Evaluation findings Outcome indicator: Gender mainstreaming Performance rating: On track This year the APF adopted a gender policy and, for the first time, members were asked to rate the APF’s efforts at mainstreaming gender into its operations. The median response (4 out of 5) indicates a high degree of satisfaction with this initiative. This year for the first time the APF also requested members to provide gender disaggregated data on Commissioners and staff. The average ratio of males to females at the level of Commissioner, senior staff and junior staff for the 11 members who have responded is shown in Figure 16. On average there is slightly higher proportion of men overall, this tendency increases with seniority. It is important to note that there is significant variation in the gender balance across the membership, with some showing a strong preponderance of women at all levels (notably Australia) and others a strong preponderance of men (notably India). Figure 16: Average ratio of males to females at the level of Commissioner, senior staff and junior staff for APF members (partial sample) Women Men Commissioners Senior staff Junior staff % 5.3 0 20 40 60 80 100 Environmental impact Evaluation findings Outcome indicator: CO2 emissions Performance rating: On track The APF’s small secretariat operates from leased premises in a water and energy efficient building with a certified rating of 4 star green star and best practice waste recycling systems. The secretariat use few other resources, create only minor waste streams and has been able to reduce its environmental impact further through the introduction of a virtual learning environment that has reduced the need for trainingrelated air travel. The APF conferences and meetings have moved from providing meeting documents and resources in hard copy to soft copy – available on website and USBs. 5. Ensure the efficient and effective strategic management of the APF | 53