Gender Mainstreaming in Policy Development Training Course: Advancing Equality and Inclusive Governance

Introduction

Gender mainstreaming has become a cornerstone of effective governance and sustainable development, ensuring that policies and programs address the needs of all members of society. This training course equips participants with practical tools and strategies to integrate gender perspectives into policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. By applying gender-responsive approaches, leaders and practitioners can create inclusive frameworks that promote equality, equity, and social justice.

Through interactive discussions, global case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain insights into overcoming systemic barriers and advancing gender-sensitive policies. The course emphasizes evidence-based approaches, stakeholder engagement, and institutional transformation, enabling participants to champion gender mainstreaming in their organizations and beyond.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Policy makers and government officials
  • Gender equality advocates and practitioners
  • Public sector managers and administrators
  • NGO and civil society leaders
  • Development agency representatives
  • Academic researchers and analysts
  • Human resource and diversity officers
  • Graduate students in gender studies and public policy

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the principles of gender mainstreaming in policy development
  • Strengthen knowledge of gender equality frameworks and tools
  • Apply gender analysis in policy formulation and evaluation
  • Build institutional capacity for gender-responsive governance
  • Address barriers to women’s empowerment and inclusion
  • Promote equity and social justice through public policy
  • Learn best practices in gender-sensitive leadership
  • Enhance stakeholder engagement in gender-responsive policymaking
  • Monitor and evaluate gender mainstreaming initiatives
  • Design strategies to sustain gender equality in governance

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Gender Mainstreaming

  • Definition and scope of gender mainstreaming
  • Historical context and evolution
  • Gender equality as a development priority
  • Role of governments and institutions
  • Key challenges and opportunities

Module 2: Gender and Public Policy Frameworks

  • Global gender equality commitments
  • Rights-based approaches to policy
  • Policy frameworks for inclusion
  • Integrating gender in governance systems
  • Case studies on effective frameworks

Module 3: Gender Analysis Tools and Techniques

  • Conducting gender analysis in policy design
  • Collecting and using sex-disaggregated data
  • Identifying gender gaps and inequalities
  • Tools for mainstreaming gender in programs
  • Applying gender analysis in decision-making

Module 4: Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Gender Equality

  • National and international gender policies
  • Institutional structures for mainstreaming
  • Gender-responsive legislation
  • Accountability and compliance mechanisms
  • Institutional capacity-building strategies

Module 5: Gender and Leadership in Public Policy

  • Women in leadership roles
  • Barriers to gender-inclusive leadership
  • Building gender-sensitive leadership skills
  • Role of champions in advancing equality
  • Leadership case studies

Module 6: Gender in Education Policies

  • Addressing barriers to girls’ education
  • Gender-responsive curriculum development
  • Access, retention, and quality in education
  • Promoting STEM for girls and women
  • Education policies for lifelong learning

Module 7: Gender in Health Policies

  • Women’s and men’s health needs
  • Maternal and reproductive health rights
  • Addressing gender-based health disparities
  • Health financing and access issues
  • Policies for gender-sensitive healthcare delivery

Module 8: Gender in Economic Policies

  • Women’s economic empowerment strategies
  • Gender-responsive budgeting
  • Equal pay and employment policies
  • Supporting women in entrepreneurship
  • Case studies on inclusive economic growth

Module 9: Gender and Social Protection Policies

  • Gender dimensions of poverty
  • Designing inclusive welfare systems
  • Targeting vulnerable groups
  • Childcare and family support services
  • Social safety nets for women and girls

Module 10: Gender and Governance

  • Women’s political participation
  • Gender quotas and representation policies
  • Strengthening women’s voices in decision-making
  • Role of civil society and advocacy groups
  • Governance reforms for inclusion

Module 11: Gender-Based Violence and Policy Responses

  • Legal frameworks to combat GBV
  • Policy measures for prevention and protection
  • Services for survivors of violence
  • Community engagement strategies
  • Global best practices in addressing GBV

Module 12: Gender and Climate Change Policies

  • Gendered impacts of climate change
  • Women’s role in climate resilience
  • Integrating gender in environmental policy
  • Green jobs and women’s empowerment
  • Climate justice and equity

Module 13: Monitoring and Evaluation of Gender Mainstreaming

  • Gender-sensitive indicators
  • Designing M&E frameworks
  • Tools for assessing gender outcomes
  • Reporting and accountability mechanisms
  • Using M&E findings for policy reform

Module 14: Global Best Practices in Gender Mainstreaming

  • Successful country case studies
  • Lessons from international organizations
  • Scaling up local initiatives
  • Cross-sectoral strategies for inclusion
  • Application of global lessons in context

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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