Monrovia – The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is poised to commence a five-day Gender Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB) training in Monrovia. The event seeks to equip public officials with the tools and knowledge to promote gender equity in resource planning and allocation.
According to a release on Sunday, November 17, 2024, the training will kick-off Monday, November 18, to Friday, November 22, 2024, adding that the activity will bring together staff from 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 stated.
The Liberia Women Empowerment Project is a 44.6 Million World Bank funded project, which focuses on advancing gender equality and women and girls empowerment across 6 of Liberia’s 15 counties, including Montserrado, Bomi, Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, Grand Gedeh and Rivercess.
The statement added that the event will help 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.
By building the capacity of public officials, the release stated that 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.
At the same time, the statement indicated 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 is ensuring that public resources are utilized to create opportunities and reduce disparities”.
According to the press statement, 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 indicated.
