I know Gender How To Series - Module 4: Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Procurement

This module will allow users to understand why and how procurement is a key enabler for gender equality and women’s empowerment. In particular, the users will: familiarise with the notions of gender mainstreaming in procurement; appreciate the drivers for gender equality inclusion; and learn about useful tools and approaches to drive gender mainstreaming through public procurement.

Target Audience

All UN System staff and others who are interested to learn about gender issues, specifically procurement experts drafting TORs and developing evaluation criteria, project managers, business developers, social inclusion and gender equality specialists, and other staff who are interested in learning about the relevance of gender equality within procurement, as well as practical examples and guidance on how it applies to their work.

Learning Objectives

The users will:

Familiarise with the notions of gender mainstreaming in procurement;
Appreciate the drivers for gender equality inclusion; and
Learn about useful tools and approaches to drive gender mainstreaming through public procurement.