Our Program
GESI and Gender Responsive Budget Audit
A governance initiative examining gender equality and social inclusion considerations in public planning and budgeting to encourage more inclusive and responsive resource allocation.
About the Program
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) are important considerations in ensuring that development resources and public services respond to the needs of different groups within society. Gender-responsive budget auditing provides an opportunity to examine whether public budgets and programs adequately consider gender and inclusion concerns. This initiative focuses on generating evidence and awareness that can support more inclusive planning, budgeting, implementation, and accountability.
Program Objectives
Promote gender equality and social inclusion in public planning.
Examine budget allocation from a gender and inclusion perspective.
Identify opportunities to make public resources more responsive to diverse needs.
Strengthen awareness of GESI principles.
Support more inclusive and accountable governance.
Key Activities
Review relevant plans, policies, and budget information.
Examine budget allocation from a GESI perspective.
Identify gaps and opportunities related to inclusion.
Document findings and observations.
Promote discussion around gender-responsive and inclusive budgeting.
Expected Impact
Greater awareness of gender-responsive budgeting.
Improved understanding of inclusion within public resource allocation.
Greater attention to the needs of diverse community groups.
Contribution to more inclusive and accountable governance.