Gender Inequality and Macroeconomics (GM)
This course provides an overview of the linkages between gender equality and macroeconomic variables; highlights the gender-unequal impact of COVID-19 and its possible macroeconomic consequences; stresses the importance of closing gender gaps for an inclusive, sustainable recovery; and discusses policies (including measures related to taxes, government expenditures, public financial management, and structural issues such as financial access) to address gender inequality. The delivery emphasizes active learning through a mix of facilitated break-out sessions, homework assignments, and presentations by participants. The goal is to help participants apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to analyze the key gender-related challenges in their own country and formulate prioritized reform programs.
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.
Qualifications
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. 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.
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.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2023 | November 2, 2023 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | In-person Training | CE 23.30 | English | Apply online by August 6, 2023 |
Workshop on Corporate and Household Insolvency (CHI)
English | July 24-28, 2023 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by June 9, 2023
Virtual : Energy Subsidy Reform
English (French, Portuguese) | July 10-14, 2023 | Virtual Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by June 9, 2023
External Debt Statistics (EDS)
English (French, Portuguese) | July 17-21, 2023 | In-person Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by June 9, 2023
Consumer Price Index-Advanced (CPI-A)
English (Russian) | August 21, 2023 - September 1, 2023 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by June 11, 2023
Public Sector Debt Statistics - Advanced
English | October 9-20, 2023 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by June 12, 2023