the use of such data by the oecd is without prejudice to the status of the golan heights east jerusalem and israeli settlements in the west bank under the terms of international law building on good practices and evidence of what works the oecd recommendation on gender equality in public life hereinafter the gepl recommendation confirms that a wholeofgovemment approach to gender equality is the most effective strategy for achieving gender equal societies for inclusive growth it sets forth important benchmark policy recommendations necessary to set in motion wellfunctioning gender machineries see box in chapter as such these institutions facilitate a consistent wholeofgovemment response to gender equality provide advice and guidance to centre of government and line ministries monitor the status of gender equality and help formulate and implement policies throughout the government