Introduction

The extractive industries mining, oil, gas, and quarrying remain among the most gender-imbalanced sectors globally, often reinforcing structural inequalities that limit women’s participation, leadership, safety, and economic empowerment. A Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) goes beyond inclusion by actively challenging harmful gender norms, redistributing power, and reshaping institutional systems that perpetuate inequality. In the context of ESG compliance, SDG 5 (Gender Equality), just transition, and inclusive economic development, GTA is becoming a critical framework for sustainable extractive sector reform.

Gender Transformative Approaches in Extractive Industries Training Course equips professionals with practical tools, analytical frameworks, and implementation strategies to mainstream gender equality in extractive industries. It integrates human rights-based approaches, community engagement, stakeholder mapping, gender-responsive budgeting, and ESG reporting standards to build safer, more equitable, and socially responsible operations. Participants will gain the capacity to design, implement, and monitor gender-transformative interventions aligned with global best practices, corporate sustainability goals, and community development priorities.

Programme Curriculum

Gender Transformative Approaches in Extractive Industries Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) frameworks in extractive industries
Analyze gender inequality, power dynamics, and intersectionality in mining and energy sectors
Apply ESG and SDG 5 integration strategies in extractive operations
Identify barriers to women’s economic empowerment and workforce inclusion
Design gender-responsive policies and corporate governance systems
Strengthen community engagement and social license to operate (SLO) through gender lens
Integrate human rights due diligence (HRDD) in extractive projects
Apply gender-responsive budgeting and resource allocation tools
Develop strategies for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Address GBV (Gender-Based Violence) prevention in mining communities
Enhance leadership pathways for women in extractive leadership roles
Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems
Promote just transition, climate justice, and inclusive green energy transformation

Target Audience

Mining, oil & gas company executives and managers
ESG, sustainability, and compliance officers
Community relations and social performance teams
Government regulators in energy and mineral sectors
NGO and civil society gender advocates
Human rights and policy researchers
Development partners and multilateral agencies
Local community leaders and women’s rights organizations

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Gender Transformative Approaches in Extractives

Gender equality vs gender equity vs gender transformation
Power structures in extractive economies
Intersectionality: class, race, indigeneity, and gender
Introduction to ESG and SDG alignment
Policy evolution in mining gender frameworks
Case Study: South Africa mining sector gender policy reforms and workforce diversification outcomes

Module 2: Gender Analysis in Mining, Oil & Gas Contexts

Gender analysis frameworks and tools
Labour segmentation and occupational segregation
Informal economies around mining communities
Data collection and gender-disaggregated indicators
Risk mapping for vulnerable groups
Case Study: Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in West Africa and women’s informal participation

Module 3: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention & Safeguarding

GBV typologies in extractive zones
Workplace harassment and community-level violence
Safeguarding policies and reporting mechanisms
Survivor-centered response systems
Corporate accountability frameworks
Case Study: Papua New Guinea mining corridor GBV mitigation initiatives

Module 4: Women’s Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

Access to employment and procurement opportunities
Supplier diversity and local content policies
Skills development and vocational training pathways
Financial inclusion and entrepreneurship support
Cooperative and SME development
Case Study: Zambia mining supplier development programs for women-owned SMEs

Module 5: Gender-Responsive Corporate Governance & ESG

Board-level gender integration strategies
ESG reporting frameworks
Corporate accountability mechanisms
Gender-responsive procurement systems
Compliance and audit tools
Case Study: Anglo American gender inclusion and ESG transformation strategy

Module 6: Community Engagement & Social License to Operate (SLO)

Participatory stakeholder engagement
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Gender-inclusive consultation processes
Conflict resolution mechanisms
Trust-building in host communities
Case Study: Peruvian mining community consultation failures and reform strategies

Module 7: Climate Justice, Energy Transition & Gender

Just transition frameworks
Gendered impacts of climate change
Renewable energy and inclusion opportunities
Green jobs and reskilling women workers
Climate finance and gender integration
Case Study: Renewable energy workforce inclusion programs in Kenya

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

Gender-sensitive indicators and KPIs
Data visualization and reporting systems
Impact assessment methodologies
Feedback and grievance mechanisms
Adaptive learning systems
Case Study: World Bank extractives gender monitoring frameworks in Latin America

Training Methodology

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.

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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

Gender empowerment Inclusive leadership Social impact analysis Policy advocacy

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

Nov 02 2026

02 Nov — 06 Nov 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000