Aim: To build knowledge about gender and gender analysis for development practice and organisational change.

Methodology

•  The course uses participatory methodology and action learning to explore the theory and practice of change and gender as an organisational value.
• The content is informed by Gender and Development and Rights Based Approaches. The course examines the core tools of gender analysis using the project cycle. Entry points are problem and context analysis; planning; access and control; voice and accountability; gender disaggregated data; quantitative and qualitative indicators; monitoring and evaluation; women's empowerment and leadership.
• Exercises in individual reflection and group work enable participants to examine their own practice. Participants are encouraged to use a Personal Learning Journal.
• Participants learn about strategies and competencies for improving practice and building an enabling internal organisational structure and culture.
• During the two weeks participants develop their own case studies which are shared at the end of the course. The process of building the case studies throughout the course facilitates learning and knowledge building and gives participants an opportunity to test learning.
• The course provides handouts and other reading materials. The participatory methodology facilitates the generation of documentation relevant to the group and individual contexts.

 Outcomes : Knowledge of gender, women's rights and empowerment concepts; practice in applying theory to work context; understanding of why organisational structure, function and practice are essential for equity; practice and familiarity with action learning; knowledge of leadership and change strategies for advancing gender equity within development organisations.

 Course Director:  Dr Penelope J. Plowman is an experienced gender and development practitioner who specialises in organisational analysis. She is currently working with Action Aid International and DFID in South Africa and India.