We've successfully conducted a two-day gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) training program with the support of TEWA. This initiative brought together 36 Deputy Mayors/Vice Presidents from 12 Municipalities and their respective Municipal Planning Officers. The primary aim was to raise awareness among these officials about the significance of GRB within their annual budgets. By integrating GRB principles, municipalities can advance the well-being of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and marginalized communities by ensuring that policies and budgets address their unique needs. TEWA's financial support underscores the importance of this effort. The next steps involve assisting municipalities in implementing GRB principles and evaluating the impact on the target populations' socio-economic conditions and opportunities.
In addition to the previously mentioned activities, CIN's experts have also conducted training in Gender-Responsive Budget (GRB) for participants from Gulmi, Palpa, Bake, and Bardiya districts. The Mayors, Deputy Mayors, and Planning Officers in various municipalities have participated in the training session.