8-day Gender Training Course
March 11-18, 2005, Bangkok, Thailand

This page gives details about the objectives and the topics of the Gender Course. For the registration form click here . At the end of the registration form there is a chart to calculate the total amount for the registration and hotel fee and the number and address of the bank account to transfer the money. For 8-day course 9 night stay is required. It is also suggested to enroll for the following 2-day conference. Paper presentation in the conf. is appreciated but not required.

This page provides first a brief summary of the gender course, and then a detailed description.

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WOMEN, MEN AND DEVELOPMENT
IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Background/Context of the Course
WARI's experiences with evaluation of many projects have shown that the gender elements are often missing in most projects. Even women NGOs are not able to mainstream gender in their own organization as they have little understanding of the interaction of development with gender in a clear and integrated manner. We have given recommendations for integration to donor and NGOs but the challenge is who will increase that understanding as there are not enough resources of learning that are of short duration but of high quality. This proposed training program fills that gap. It puts together a comprehensive list of topics and a team of highly competent resource person of the region to prepare a powerful course experience.

Objectives
The training workshop hopes to enhance both the gender sensitivity and the capacity of participants to understand, analyze and utilize gender consideration. The course is an intensive survey course at the upper undergraduate/graduate level designed to create a better understanding of gender concepts and to integrate gender issues with development projects. The aim is to develop necessary knowledge and expertise to initiate, implement, formulate and evaluate gender programs and to have a clearer understanding of historical and cultural aspects of gender construction in Southeast Asia.

Target Groups
The course is suitable for NGOs, GOs, donors, students, teachers, activists, media persons, and concerned citizens in Southeast Asia. Most participants will be students, teachers, and advisors, NGO and GO leaders/workers who deal or want to deal with women/gender issues in community/development contexts.

Outcomes
Increased conceptual clarity of gender and the totality of development forces--how they interact, and how to incorporate gender into research/writing, project implementation, and advocacy efforts. The course will equip participants with sufficient knowledge and expertise to participate in national discussion and to systematically implement project or conduct research/inquiry on gender issues at the local interests.

Method and Approach:
The course is structured to combine a solid, thorough technical foundation in gender equality with relevant insights and experiences that are specific to Southeast Asia. Dr. Darunee Tantiwiramanond and Dr. Shashi R. Pandey, (coauthers, Women for Women: Women's Organization in Thailand) will co-facilitate the course with Gender Expert Karen Craggs of Gender Equality Incorporated. Lectures will be a balance between theory and practical applications of gender analysis methodologies. The course pedagogy is both teacher-centered and student-centered providing equal amount of time for both lecture and class discussion and exchange. Each day will focus on one topic divided into 2 sessions: morning (9-12) and afternoon (2-5). Each session will consist of 45-minute presentation, 45-minute video, and 45-minute group discussion.

The course is taught in English; Discussion can be conducted in local languages. Readers and course material will be available. Guidance will be provided for conducting research, writing reports, and making presentations.

Below is a tentative outline of the main topics and key ideas that we intend to cover. The final details may vary to accommodate the instructors' expertise and participants' interests. Since the course is only 6-day long, detailed/in-depth discussion of each topic will not be possible. Key ideas, concepts, controversies and frameworks, however, will be introduced to increase critical gender literacy and understanding of development themes and concepts. The main goal is to demystify 'gender' and explain the why and how of gender in development projects.

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Organization Profile:
WARI is an independent, secular, non-profit organization based in Bangkok. It is devoted in general to the issues of socio-economic development and in particular to the issues of development and gender. The main goal of WARI is to promote gender sensitivity and capacity building of GOs & NGOs. It carries out research, education and training programs, and aims to be a regional media resource and action center. WARI carries out research so that policies are based on informed choices, and the knowledge base is expanded for deeper discussions.