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Inclusive Growth and Structural Policies

Gender Inequality and Macroeconomics (GM)

Apply online by September 27, 2024

Session No.: AT 24.45

Location: Ebene, Mauritius

Date: November 4-8, 2024 (1 week)

Delivery Method: In-person Training

Primary Language: English

Interpretation Language: French

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    Target Audience

    Mid-level to senior officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies tasked with the design and execution of gender-responsive policies.

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    Qualifications

    Applications from officials currently engaged in gender-responsive policy formulation and implementation, or those with a past background in these areas, will be given preference. All participants are expected to have a degree in economics or social sciences, or equivalent experience, and to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

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    Course Description

    This course, presented by the Institute for
    Capacity Development, highlights the macroeconomic implications
    of gender inequality and provides an overview of policy measures
    to help empower women. The training discusses trends over time
    and across countries in gender inequality, including the impact of
    the COVID-19 pandemic; stresses the importance of closing gender
    gaps for inclusive and sustainable growth; and analyzes policy
    options in the fiscal, labor, financial, and legal areas to help address
    gender inequality. The delivery emphasizes active learning through
    a mix of lectures, workshops, facilitated break-out sessions,
    homework assignments, and presentations by participants. The
    goal is to help participants apply the knowledge and skills they will
    acquire to analyze the key gender-related challenges in their own
    country and formulate prioritized reform programs.

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    Course Objectives

    Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 

    • Understand the links between gender equality and macroeconomics, including in terms of growth, inclusiveness, diversification, and sustainability.  
    • Use key sources of gender-disaggregated data and relevant toolkits to assess countries’ progress towards gender equality, including how this has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of gender equality on macroeconomic performance.  
    • Discuss key policies and measures to address gender inequality, including appropriate gender-budgeting practices.  
    • Formulate prioritized reform programs to address gender inequality in their own country. 
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