Introduction

Gender Economics is a transformative and data-driven field that integrates economic analysis, gender equality, inclusive growth, and sustainable development to address systemic inequalities in labor markets, resource distribution, and policy frameworks. In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, understanding gender-responsive budgeting, economic empowerment, financial inclusion, and intersectionality is essential for designing policies and programs that promote equitable access to opportunities. Gender Economics Training Course equips participants with cutting-edge tools to analyze gender disparities and implement evidence-based, inclusive economic strategies.

With increasing global emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESG frameworks, digital economies, and social protection systems, Gender Economics has emerged as a critical discipline for policymakers, development practitioners, and private sector leaders. This training provides practical insights into gender data analytics, unpaid care economy, labor force participation, and inclusive financial systems, enabling participants to drive impactful gender-transformative economic reforms across sectors.

Programme Curriculum

Gender Economics Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

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

Analyze gender economic disparities using advanced data analytics tools
Apply gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) in policy planning
Design inclusive economic empowerment programs
Evaluate labor market inequalities and wage gaps
Integrate intersectionality in economic policy frameworks
Assess the impact of the unpaid care economy on GDP
Develop gender-inclusive financial inclusion strategies
Utilize big data and gender statistics for decision-making
Strengthen women’s entrepreneurship ecosystems
Promote digital financial inclusion and fintech solutions
Implement social protection and economic resilience programs
Conduct gender impact assessments (GIA)
Align economic policies with SDGs and ESG standards

Target Audience

Government policymakers and economic planners
Development practitioners and NGO professionals
Gender specialists and social inclusion experts
Economists and researchers
Financial sector professionals and analysts
Project managers and program officers
Private sector CSR and ESG teams
Academics and students in economics and development studies

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Gender Economics

Key concepts in gender and economics
Gender roles in economic systems
Feminist economic theories
Gender inequality indicators
Case Study: Gender wage gap analysis in emerging economies

Module 2: Gender Data & Economic Analysis

Gender-disaggregated data collection
Data visualization and interpretation
Gender statistics tools and frameworks
Big data in gender economics
Case Study: Using national survey data to assess inequality

Module 3: Labor Markets & Wage Inequality

Gender wage gap and pay equity
Informal vs formal employment
Occupational segregation
Youth and women employment trends
Case Study: Labor force participation trends in Africa

Module 4: Unpaid Care Economy

مفهوم unpaid care work

Economic valuation of care work
Time-use surveys
Policy implications for care economy
Case Study: Care economy reforms and GDP contribution

Module 5: Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB)

Principles of GRB
Budget analysis from a gender lens
Public expenditure tracking
Policy advocacy for GRB
Case Study: National GRB implementation success story

Module 6: Financial Inclusion & Entrepreneurship

Barriers to women’s financial access
Microfinance and fintech solutions
Women entrepreneurship ecosystems
Digital banking and inclusion
Case Study: Women-led SME growth through microfinance

Module 7: Social Protection & Economic Empowerment

Social safety nets and gender
Cash transfer programs
Economic resilience strategies
Poverty reduction frameworks
Case Study: Gender-responsive social protection programs

Module 8: Policy, SDGs & Global Frameworks

SDG 5 and economic equality
ESG and gender metrics
Policy design and evaluation
Gender mainstreaming strategies
Case Study: Integrating gender in national economic policies

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Economic analysis Gender budgeting Policy evaluation Equity strategies

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000