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865-0012-00L 3 Credits MSC , WBZ , NDS D-GESS

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Gender and Economics

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Medinat Malefakis

Only for MAS/CAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. ETH MA/MSc students apply with a letter of motivation to the NADEL administration office. Registration only through the NADEL administration office.

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Abstract

This course on gender and economics is intended to provide basic- and intermediate-level training to development practitioners and policy and program staff in international development agencies.

Objective

The overall objective of the course is to strengthen the capacity of technical advisors and program staff on the importance of gender- responsive economic policy. The course conveys basic knowledge about genders aspects in economics. Key elements are: • Feminist approaches to macroeconomics, microeconomics and international economics • Critical analysis of global and regional economic trends, including those related to economic crises • Gender-responsive economic policy for program implementation, policymaking, and advocacy

Content

Economic inequalities between men and women persist in many countries. For example, in many countries, men earn more money and are more likely to own land and control productive assets than women. This course on gender and economics is intended to provide basic- and intermediate-level training to development practitioners and policy and program staff in international development agencies. The overall objective of the course is to strengthen the capacity of technical advisors and program staff on the importance of gender- responsive economic policy. The course is taught in cooperation with SDC and UN women.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , WBZ , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Gender and Economics Block course: 09.09.2024. – 13.09.2024 Location: CLD A1	No time listed	40 h semesterly

Offered In

Comparative and International Studies Master
- Electives
MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (The compulsory courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation and a Master's level or equivalent level of education as recognized by ETH. PhD students doing empirical research in development cooperation may be admitted "sur Dossier". The elective courses are open to master students of the ETH with registration/ waiting list. MAS students do have priority.)
- Programme Regulations 2021
  - Advanced Training Courses
CAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Take place each spring semester and every second autumn semester (odd years).)
- Module