Gender Statistics and Gender Budgeting Course in Nairobi, Kenya

INTRODUCTION

This course seeks to build an understanding of how gender statistics can be used to enhance evidence-based policy making at the country level among data producers and users. The course makes the business case for gender-informed statistics, looks at data sources, conceptual and measurement issues, how to analyze and interpret the data.

Narrated presentations are accompanied by guided readings, and case studies from around the world. There are exercises and interactive discussions to analyze and apply the information learned, and share experiences with other practitioners around the world.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• Understand basic gender concepts and gender analysis tools
• Generate gender statistics out of gender issues
• Perform Gender Analysis and make inferences
• Develop a gender responsive budgets
• Develop gender-responsive planning skills
• Implement gender-sensitive development policies

DURATION

3 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course targets statistics producers (statisticians) and users who aim to influence the process of gender statistics collection, analysis and use. This includes policymakers, staff from government agencies, researchers, advocates, and other data users, as well as statisticians from national statistics offices/services.

How to register:
To register, send an email to: [email protected] You can also visit our website on www.opencastlabs-africa.com  and fill an online application form and submit to us.

February 10th - 12th 2020
Register Online: https://cutt.ly/4rQtE02

March 23rd - 25th 2020
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Contact Details:

Rwanda:

P.O Box 4543 Kigali

3rd Floor La Bonne Address House

Avenue de la Revolution

Tel: Kigali +250 788 470 532

The Training Coordination Office (Joab/Diana)
Capacity Building Division
Argwings Kodhek Road, opposite YAYA Center
P.o Box 30225 – 00100 , Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 0204409651   Mobile: +254 723870644
Email : [email protected]

Language

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Fee Exceptions

All international participants will cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, accommodation and other personal expenses.

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us below.

Email: [email protected]

Payment:

Payment should be transferred through bank 5 days before commencement of training.

Cancellation policy

• All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
• Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.
• The appropriate cancellation charge will apply

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1: Introduction to Gender

• Introduction
• Definition of Gender
• Basic Gender Concepts and Terminology
• Gender Dynamics
• Introduction to gender statistics
• Importance of gender statistics
• Turning gender issues into gender statistics
• How to produce gender statistics

Module 2: Gender Analysis

• 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

Module 3: Gender Budgeting

• What is a budget?
• Definition and objectives of gender responsive budgeting
• The budgetary process
• Gender budgeting tools
• Engendering performance budgeting
• Sex-disaggregated statistics and indicators
• Time use data and gender indicators
• Tools for collection of time use data

The 3 day course costs 450$ (45,000 KES), The Cost includes all training fees, materials, lunch and refreshments as well as certificates and 6 month post training support.