Course Overview
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Gender Equality Programs course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively monitor and evaluate programs aimed at promoting gender equality. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the tools, methodologies, and frameworks that can be used to assess the impact of gender-focused initiatives. Participants will learn how to integrate gender considerations into the M&E processes, ensuring that programs are gender-responsive and contribute to the broader goals of gender equity.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Gender specialists and advisors
- Monitoring and Evaluation professionals
- Program managers and coordinators involved in gender equality initiatives
- Policy makers and planners in government or non-governmental organizations
- Researchers and academics focused on gender studies and program evaluation
- Development practitioners working on gender mainstreaming
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts and principles of gender equality and how they relate to M&E.
- Develop gender-sensitive indicators and data collection methods.
- Apply gender analysis tools to assess program impacts.
- Design and implement M&E frameworks that integrate gender considerations.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of gender equality programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Gender Equality and M&E
- Overview of gender equality concepts and their relevance in development programs.
- Introduction to monitoring and evaluation: Definitions, purposes, and key components.
- The role of M&E in promoting gender equality.
Module 2: Gender-Sensitive Indicators and Data Collection Methods
- Developing gender-sensitive indicators for monitoring and evaluation.
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods with a gender lens.
- Ethical considerations in gender-sensitive data collection.
Module 3: Gender Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Introduction to gender analysis frameworks (e.g., Harvard Analytical Framework, Gender Analysis Matrix).
- Applying gender analysis in program design and evaluation.
- Case studies on gender analysis in different sectors.
Module 4: Designing Gender-Responsive M&E Frameworks
- Integrating gender into M&E plans and frameworks.
- Aligning M&E frameworks with gender-related goals and objectives.
- Challenges and solutions in implementing gender-responsive M&E systems.
Module 5: Evaluating Gender Equality Programs
- Approaches to evaluating the impact of gender equality programs.
- Analyzing M&E data with a focus on gender outcomes.
- Reporting and communicating findings from gender-focused evaluations.
- Best practices for making recommendations to enhance gender equality programs.
