The study was executed by research institutes from India, Kenya, Nepal and Finland. The study contributes many interesting observations, views and ideas to the ongoing debate on development, aid, security and the gendered structure of societies. The knowledge and observations made available for us in this study are a valuable addition in our quest to learn from others and past practices with the aim of developing our approach and implementation of resolution 1325. A good example of such planned learning process is the ongoing twinning on UNSCR 1325 with Kenya which aims to be mutually instructive and bene cial and will hopefully lead into a long term joint development process.The study affirms that Finland’s holistic approach to development, including a wider security concept, is the way towards a sustainable and just global society. A stable and secure society has to be stable and secure for all citizens. Finland stresses the importance of gender equality in planning, decision making on and implementation of any and all of society’s priorities.Commissioning this study is part of Finland’s objective of further improving and strengthening the impact of our contribution to development, gender equality and security. We will work towards achieving further concrete improvements in people’s lives in matters of peace and security. The conclusions and recommendations made in this study are very useful for this work.