Gender and development training seminars slated

MANILA, Philippines — All national agencies, its attached bureaus, instrumentalities, local government units, government-owned and controlled corporations, government financial institutions, water districts and electric cooperatives must establish and strengthen their gender and development (GAD) mainstreaming in compliance with pertinent laws.

To help in the capacity building of all covered institutions, the Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP) will launch two pioneering GAD training programs to be conducted via Zoom on Nov. 18 and Dec. 2.  The first training program will be held on November 18 titled Allocation, Utilization and Audit of GAD Budget for NGAs, GFIs, GOCCs, SUCs while the second training program, titled The Law and IRR of Safe Spaces Act, will be held on December 2.

The programs aim to help government officials, and employees to have a clearer understanding and application of the guidelines related of GAD planning, budgeting, and use of the mandatory fund allocation.

The training is to guide covered entities, including all private and public institutions, in compliance with RA11313 and its IRR to help them in updating their workplace policies and development of their code of conduct based on the provisions of this law. The law mandates that all employees have a training on Safe Spaces Act.

Budget for this training could be sourced from the GAD fund of the respective government institution. Registration is open to the general public. For details and to register, visit www.cgbp.org. You may also call Manila lines (+63 2) 8556-8968 / 69 or (+63 2) 8842-7148 / 59.