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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is pleased to announce the

Professional Online Training Course on Inequalities

BACKGROUND

Reducing inequalities is both a stand-alone and crosscutting objective in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Inequality is a multidimensional phenomenon with profound economic, social and environmental impacts. Countries are now increasingly aware of the negative consequences of inequalities and are trying to develop adequate and efficient policy responses. Policies can reduce inequalities. Some countries have reduced inequalities successfully and have shown that social policies, including social protection, universal access to essential services, effective employment policies and robust institutions are critical for reducing inequalities.

OBJECTIVE

The professional online training on inequalities supports this endeavour. It provides vital information on inequality trends and its causes. Furthermore, the training course issues concrete recommendations on how participants can contribute to a more efficient reduction of inequalities and which policies help to reach this goal. Thus, the purpose of this interactive training course is to engage high-level knowledge transfer on inequalities.

To this end, we invite policy makers to participate in the professional online training course on inequalities to discuss approaches and policies for reducing inequalities. We hope to achieve two main goals: First, to identify policies, which effectively reduce inequalities and share best practices. Second, to lay the foundation for integrated policy-making that combines the economic, social and environmental dimensions at all levels.

The course is structured around 10 weekly sessions combining traditional lectures with peer learning sessions. Inputs include both theoretical elements and case studies, while peer learning sessions involve the exchange of experiences in small groups and open discussion rounds. The high-level of knowledge transfer will be ensured by engaging experts consisting of both renowned academics and professionals with expertise in the field.

During the training, participants will be actively involved in the course sessions by participating in group discussions. Participants will also contribute actively to the course through knowledge-sharing session.

CONTACT

In order to apply please send a brief statement, in which you describe how your work relates to the reduction of inequalities and your motivation to participate in the training. Kindly send it along with your contact details to inequalities@giz.de.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW*

*Depending on the availability of the trainers, there might be changes in the sequence of the sessions.