Gender budgeting was formally introduced in Portugal through the 2018 State Budget Law. Nevertheless, its implementation has progressed slowly and remains at a relatively preliminary stage. The objective of this policy paper is to examine the process of introducing and implementing gender budgeting (GB) in Portugal, identifying both the progress achieved and the limitations and constraints that continue to hinder its consolidation.
The paper is structured as follows. An introductory section defines gender budgeting and outlines its relevance to the promotion of gender equality. The subsequent section characterizes the implementation process, offering a brief assessment of its accomplishments and remaining challenges. This is followed by a more in-depth analysis of the factors and conditions necessary for success, based on an analytical framework proposed by the OECD. The paper concludes with final reflections and policy recommendations.