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

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. Registration only through the NADEL homepage.

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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:06

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 , NDS , WBZ
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Gender and Economics Course dates: 23.06. – 27.06.2025	No time listed	40 h semesterly

Offered In

Comparative and International Studies Master
- Wahlfächer
MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Die Vorlesungen und Weiterbildungskurse des NADEL sind ausschliesslich für Studierende des MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development und für Fachkräfte der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (EZA) mit mindestens 2 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der EZA zugänglich. Doktoranden, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden.)
- Studienreglement 2021
  - Vertiefungsmodule
CAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Findet jedes Frühjahrssemester und jedes zweite Herbstsemester (mit ungerader Jahreszahl) statt.)
- Module