Introduction to Gender-Responsive Budgeting
Introduces the principles and practices of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB), covering how to identify gender gaps in budget policies and advocate for resources addressing the needs of women, girls, and marginalized groups. For programme and finance staff, gender focal points, and budget officers.
About This Course
This module introduces participants to the key principles and practices of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) as a tool for promoting equity and accountability in public finance. It explains how to identify gender gaps in budget policies, analyze allocations across sectors, and advocate for resources that address the specific needs of women, girls, and marginalized groups. The training is practical, rights-based, and designed to reflect the social, political, and fiscal realities of African contexts.
Key Competencies Developed
Understanding the rationale and components of gender-responsive budgeting
Analyzing how budgets reflect or reinforce gender inequalities
Identifying opportunities for integrating gender into planning and budgeting cycles
Reviewing budgets through a gender lens using real case examples
Linking GRB to advocacy, programme design, and monitoring frameworks
Professional Relevance
This module introduces participants to the key principles and practices of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) as a tool for promoting equity and accountability in public finance. It explains how to identify gender gaps in budget policies, analyze allocations across sectors, and advocate for resources that address the specific needs of women, girls, and marginalized groups. The training is practical, rights-based, and designed to reflect the social, political, and fiscal realities of African contexts.
