The ANPWP evolved from the Women’s Working Group on Gender (WWGG), which emanated from a consultative process of the Africa-Canada Parliamentary Strengthening Program (ACPSP) funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Two years into operation, the Gender Equality Network initiated a self-assessment process to reflect on the accomplishments to date as well as on the future orientation of the network. It was decided that, while network activities will continue to involve male parliamentarians, the mandate of the network will focus on improving the contribution of women parliamentarians in decision-making positions.
