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“To really deliver the message home and get buy-in, nothing can replace meeting the user,
shadowing them and understanding their perspective.”

Maesy Angelina, Pulse Lab Jakarta

Next steps

As well as publicising the research in Indonesia through events like the Global 16 Days Campaign,
Pulse Lab Jakarta has continued to highlight the importance of good-quality data in designing
inclusive and sustainable cities.

While mobility has been restricted globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of sexual
harassment of women and sexual and gender minorities has not gone away.

The World Bank recently highlighted this in a handbook on gender-inclusive planning, showing
how important safe and affordable transport is for women.

To read the full UN Women and Pulse Lab Jakarta report click here.

4.1.3 Share information early

Share information about planned procurements to encourage innovation and interest from
suppliers.

Why it's important

Sharing information early about their purchasing strategy allows public officials and stakeholders to:

• alert suppliers of a contract opportunity, encouraging more bids;

• learn about new technologies or approaches in the market;
• give a diverse range of suppliers time to become aware of the opportunity;

• build better relationships with suppliers; and

• inform and involve the public in their decision-making.

Early market engagement or “pre-market engagement” may be restricted in certain countries.
When done carefully, however, its advantages outweigh any perceived disadvantages.

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