Gender and Development MOOC - In partnership with Expertise France, MEAE and CIF-OIT

SUPPORTING SOCIETAL TRANSITIONS

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT MOOC

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXPERTISE FRANCE, THE FRENCH MINISTRY OF EUROPE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND CIF-OITEC

Format: Online Language: French

Dedicated e-learning platform

6 weeks

Donors: headquarters and field staff, and experts under contract (AFD, African Development Bank, Expertise France, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs). Donor partners: civil society organizations, NGOs, banks, stateowned enterprises. Target countries: The world, with a focus on Africa

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PARTNERSHIP

AFD, Expertise France, CIFOIT, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs

OVERALL THEME/BACKGROUND

The Gender MOOC, designed in partnership with Expertise France, CIF-ILO, and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, aims to strengthen the knowledge and capacities of development project staff and partners of development institutions on gender issues. More specifically, it aims to improve unequal gender relations in designing and implementing projects carried out by development stakeholders, while integrating the conditions for achieving the strategic interests of each development institution.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Understanding the definitions and concepts of gender and development. Learning about the links between gender and human development, gender and empowerment practices, gender and sustainable development, gender, peace and security. Assimilating the practices and tools of gender mainstreaming in public and organizational policies and projects. Knowing how to conduct gender analysis throughout the project cycle.

TEACHING METHODS & ACTIVITIES

The educational approach of the MOOC is based on the operational aspects of the training course.

Combining theoretical and practical contributions, the proposed modules and activities make it possible to integrate gender issues into the various components of a development project and to apply them throughout the project cycle carried out by development institutions.

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF THIS TRAINING COURSE?

Throughout the MOOC, you will be guided in understanding gender and development issues and their applications throughout the project cycle. A certificate can be issued by the partners at th e end of the MOOC. You will be able to engage in a community beyond the MOOC.