Gender Equity Achievement in Development Projects Course

The training examines gender influences in the participants’ own lives, cultural and societal expectations of men and women, how systems and institutions create and maintain gender roles and relationships, and how these factors affect the development process. Gender is a basic organizing principle of societies, particularly in the division of labor in families, communities, and the marketplace. Its purpose is to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of development workers to create gender-responsive institutions, policies, programs, and projects.

The overall purpose of the training is to enhance the gender-responsive planning of key institutions and the management skills of their employees so that they can more effectively play their part in implementing gender-sensitive development policies as well as mainstreaming gender to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG’s.

No of Days:    5 Days

Course Objectives

• To formulate strategies for incorporating gender considerations into the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of community-based projects, and into the structure, policies, and operations of institutions.
• To increase sensitivity to a broad range of gender issues
• To improve skills in analyzing and managing gender-related roles, relationships, and situations
• To develop an understanding of basic concepts and approaches for analyzing roles, relationships, and situations from a gender perspective.

Course Outline

Section 1: Overview of Gender and Development

• Introduction
• Definition of Gender
• The Concept of Gender and Development
• Gender Role Expectations and Stereotypes
• Institutional/System Influences on Gender Stereotypes
• Gender Dynamics and Development
• Exploring Attitudes towards Gender
• Social Construction of Gender

Section 2: Gender Roles and Relations

• Introduction
• Gender perceptions and expectations
• Perceptions of Women and Men
• Gender Roles
• Types of Gender Roles
• Cultural Basis of Gender Stereotyping
• Strategies for Challenging and Eliminating Gender Stereotypes and Barriers
• Gender-based Division and Valuation of Labour
• Course Review and Assignment

Section 3: Gender Development Issues

• Introduction
• Identifying Gender Issues
• Gender roles, relations, and life choices
• Gender Roles and Power Relationship
• Gender Roles and Relationships Matrix
• Gender Sensitive Language
• Gender and Governance
• Gender and Human Rights
• Gender Statistics
• Gender and leadership

Section 4: Gender Analysis and Policy Development

• Introduction to Gender Analysis
• Why Gender Analysis
• Variables used in Generating Data
• Gender Analysis Frameworks
• Gender Analysis Tools
• How to do a Gender Analysis
• How to do a Gendered Analysis
• Gender and Policy Development
• Emerging Lessons on Mainstreaming Gender in National Policy Frameworks
• Course Review and Assignment

Section 5: Gender Mainstreaming

• Definition of Gender Mainstreaming
• Gender Mainstreaming as a Strategy
• The Concept of Gender Mainstreaming
• Approaches to Gender Mainstreaming and Integration
• Methods and Strategies of Gender Mainstreaming
• The Role of Men in Gender Mainstreaming
• Challenges to Effective Gender Mainstreaming
• Gender Mainstreaming and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Gender Mainstreaming Best practice.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us through the “book now” or “inquire” buttons on the course.

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant.

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through the “book now” or “inquire” buttons on the course.

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training to enable us to prepare better.