Objectives:
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- Understand the Foundations of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): Provide participants with essential knowledge of M&E concepts, focusing on gender-responsive approaches.
- Develop Gender-Sensitive M&E Frameworks: Equip participants with tools to design and implement M&E frameworks that integrate gender equality indicators.
- Use Data for Gender Analysis: Teach participants how to collect, analyze, and use gender-disaggregated data to evaluate program impact.
- Promote Accountability and Learning: Ensure that participants can establish mechanisms for accountability and continuous learning in gender-focused programs.
- Improve Gender-Responsive Decision-Making: Empower participants to make informed decisions based on gender-sensitive evaluations.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation in Gender-Focused Programs:
- Overview of M&E principles and their relevance in promoting gender equality.
- The role of M&E in measuring progress toward gender equality in program outcomes.
- Key challenges in evaluating gender-related results and outcomes.
- Designing a Gender-Sensitive M&E Framework:
- Developing M&E plans that include gender equality indicators.
- How to integrate gender-responsive approaches into existing M&E systems.
- Tools and methods for conducting gender analysis in program evaluation.
- Data Collection and Gender Disaggregation:
- Best practices for collecting gender-disaggregated data.
- Techniques for analyzing data to identify gender gaps and measure progress.
- Using quantitative and qualitative data to assess gender impact.
- Evaluating Program Impact on Gender Equality:
- Developing indicators that accurately reflect gender equality outcomes.
- Using evaluation tools to assess the long-term impact of gender-focused programs.
- Practical examples of gender-sensitive evaluations from global programs.
- Accountability, Reporting, and Learning:
- Creating effective reporting systems for gender-focused programs.
- Ensuring accountability to donors, stakeholders, and beneficiaries on gender outcomes.
- Using M&E insights to improve program design and foster continuous learning.
Target Audience:
- Program and Project Managers: Professionals leading or involved in programs with gender equality objectives.
- M&E Specialists: Monitoring and evaluation experts who want to strengthen their knowledge of gender-sensitive evaluation practices.
- Government and International Organization Leaders: Leaders tasked with overseeing gender equality initiatives and ensuring their successful implementation.
- Gender Advocates: Practitioners involved in advocacy for gender equality and social inclusion in programs.
Alignment with Modern Developments:
- Technological Tools for Gender M&E: Explore the use of digital platforms and tools for real-time monitoring of gender-focused programs.
- Global Gender Equality Frameworks: Learn how to align M&E systems with international frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women).
- Adaptive M&E Approaches: Focus on adaptive management techniques to respond to dynamic environments and evolving gender challenges.
CINPAA TRAINING Approach:
CINPAA TRAINING delivers this course using innovative training methods that ensure participants benefit from real-world case studies, interactive sessions, and hands-on experience. The course also includes practical applications of M&E tools that can be directly implemented in participants’ organizations.
Conclusion:
This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively monitor and evaluate gender-focused programs. By integrating gender-sensitive M&E practices and utilizing modern tools, participants will be able to drive greater accountability and results in their organizations’ gender equality initiatives.
