The Gender Ministry in Monrovia begins a five-day training in Gender Responsive and Participatory Budgeting.
Monrovia, Liberia, November 19, 2024—The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection commences a five-day Gender-Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB) training course in Monrovia.
The exercise seeks to equip public officials with tools and knowledge to promote gender equity in resource planning and allocation.
According to a press release, the training ran from Monday, November 18, to Friday, November 22, 2024.
It brings together staff of the Gender and Social Inclusion Units (GSIUs) and various divisions within government spending entities.
“This initiative, implemented under Component 4 of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), seeks to enhance the capacity of participants in gender-based analysis (GBA) and the equitable evaluation of resources, including financial investments, time, and labor,” the release says.
The Liberia Women Empowerment Project is a US$44.6 Million World Bank-funded project that focuses on advancing gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment across six of Liberia’s 15 counties, including Montserrado, Bomi, Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, Grand Gedeh, and Rivercess.
It aims to support efforts to mainstream gender considerations into government programs, policies, and plans, ensuring that public budgets address the needs of all genders fairly.
The Ministry aims to identify and address existing knowledge gaps within GSIUs and participating entities while fostering a more inclusive approach to governance through the project.
The release says the training marks a significant step toward achieving a gender-equal distribution of resources and advancing Liberia’s broader commitment to gender equality and empowerment by building the capacity of public officials.
At the same time, the statement indicates that the GRPB training represents a critical step in Liberia’s journey towards achieving gender equality. “By empowering key government staff with the tools to design and implement gender-sensitive budgets, the Ministry of Gender ensures that public resources are utilized to create opportunities and reduce disparities.”
It notes participants will be required to lead transformative changes, ensuring that gender equality becomes a cornerstone of Liberia’s development agenda following days of intensive training.
“This initiative is a testament to the government’s commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for all Liberians,” the release concludes. Press Release
