This practical manual addresses the problems inherent in current strategies, especially lack of collaboration between different agencies and individuals working in the area of gender-based violence. "Promoting an Integrated Approach to Combat Gender-Based Violence" encourages development and implementation of comprehensive and coherent policies, programs and plans of action at both local and national levels. It provides easy-to-read instructional material and case studies for training managers, middle-level professionals, development workers and extension agents, drawing on the strengths of the Gender Management System. The book includes experiences from workshops and consultations in Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe