Internet course: Gender, Economic Development and Poverty Reduction

Gender, Economic Development and Poverty Reduction E-course
December 1, 2008 - January 5, 2009

The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the linkages between gender equality, growth and poverty reduction and to enhance their ability to participate in the design and implementation of poverty reduction strategies. The course will explore the concepts of gender inequality, the relationship between gender inequality and poverty; discuss the importance of gender issues in economic development, and how gender equality relates to attaining the Millennium Development Goals. After the introductory module the course will study gender inequality in access to education, health, labor markets, employment opportunities, and productive resources, and how it affects growth. The course will also revise tools available to identify gender issues in poverty analysis, and policies managing foreign direct investment and promoting economic growth and gender equality.

The course is fee based. There will be a $100 fee to participate in this course.

WBI is announcing an essay contest for this course. The winner will be sponsored to travel to Washington D.C. to participate in the course on Gender and Economic Empowerment tentatively organized in June 2009 by the World Bank.

Apply on-line. Deadline to apply is November 28th.

Full announcement and contact information.