Policy analysis is a systematic process of examining public policies to assess their objectives, implementation, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and impact. In the context of gender-sensitive planning and policy making, policy analysis focuses on identifying how policies affect women, men, girls, boys, and gender-diverse groups differently. It aims to ensure that policies promote equality rather than reinforce existing gender disparities. Gender-sensitive policy analysis begins with the collection of sex-disaggregated data and gender-specific indicators. It evaluates whether the policy recognizes different needs, roles, responsibilities, and access to resources among various gender groups. The analysis also examines whether the policy contributes to women's empowerment, equal participation in decision-making, and reduction of discrimination. The process generally includes problem identification, stakeholder analysis, formulation of policy alternatives, assessment of social and economic impacts, implementation review, and monitoring and evaluation. Tools such as Gender Impact Assessment, Gender Analysis Frameworks, Gender Budgeting, and Gender Audits are widely used. An effective