Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture

In the evolving landscape of agriculture, understanding gender dynamics is crucial. This Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate gender perspectives into agricultural practices, projects, and policies. By exploring the intrinsic relationship between gender and development, you'll be prepared to foster gender awareness and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Whether in-person in Nairobi, Kenya, or online, this course provides a comprehensive approach to gender mainstreaming in agriculture.

Course Objectives

• Understand Gender Mainstreaming Concepts: Master gender mainstreaming principles and work with sex-disaggregated agriculture data.
• Plan and Conduct Gender Surveys: Develop skills to execute gender-focused surveys in agriculture.
• Record and Analyze Data: Capture and analyze sex-disaggregated raw data effectively.
• Integrate Gender Components: Incorporate gender analysis into agricultural projects, programs, and policies.
• Use Evidence in Policy-Making: Leverage evidence to guide policy decisions.
• Appreciate SDG Interlinkages: Explore connections between SDG 5 (gender equality) and SDGs 1 and 2 (ending poverty and hunger).
• Explore Gender and Development: Understand the relationship between gender and development.
• Integrate Gender in Analysis: Use gender analysis frameworks effectively and integrate gender into planning.
• Create Gender Awareness: Discover methods to foster gender awareness in development practices.

Who Should Attend?

This Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture is designed for:

• Gender Advisors: In NGOs or UN agencies.
• Development Practitioners: Interested in gender mainstreaming.

What Resources Do You Need?

• In-Person Attendees: Offered in Nairobi, Kenya. Participants are responsible for visas, travel, accommodation, and personal expenses.
• Online Attendees: Requires a computer with internet access and the ability to download NVivo for data analysis.

Course Outline

Module 1: Mainstreaming Gender in the Agricultural Sector

Explore strategies for integrating gender considerations in agriculture.

Module 2: Mainstreaming Gender to Achieve the 2030 SDG Agenda

Understand how gender mainstreaming contributes to achieving the SDGs.

Module 3: Importance of Sex-Disaggregated Agricultural Data

Learn why these data are crucial for effective gender analysis.

Module 4: Steps in Carrying Out Gender Analysis

Familiarize yourself with processes involved in conducting thorough gender analysis.

Module 5: Analyzing Qualitative Gender Data

Introduction to software for qualitative gender data analysis.

Certification

Upon successful completion of Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture, participants will receive a certification validating their expertise in gender mainstreaming in agriculture, empowering them to lead impactful projects and initiatives.

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