Curriculum
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Overview | Fourteen topics focus on unique and important aspects of women in development. Although the majority of examples and scenarios represent developing countries, the concepts shared are applicable to areas such as the United States as well.
Topics | Modules 1-4 provide a strong foundation needed for any development project focusing on women or other marginalized populations. Modules 5-11 examine specific ways that women can contribute to peace and security. Modules 12-14 look forward to how we can improve policies, programs, and research in the future. Note: Links below will redirect to the online module for that topic.
Understanding the Context in which Women Live and Work in Developing Countries
- Module 1 Introduction
- Module 2 Natural Resources: Management and Scarcity through a Gendered Lens
- Module 3 Customs and Traditions
- Module 4 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAW)
Exploring Women’s Contributions and Opportunities in Critical Sectors and in the Context of Peace and Security
- Module 5 Women’s Role in Food, Agriculture, and Livestock Management
- Module 6 Food Security through a Gendered Lens
- Module 7 Women’s Role in Family Health and Nutrition
- Module 8 The Power of Education in Reaching Strategic Needs for Women
- Module 9 Women in Economic Development and Value Chains
- Module 10 Women and Conflict
- Module 11 Women and Decision Making: The Cases of Post-Conflict Reconstruction, Disaster Response, and Economic Development
Application for Change: Evaluating and Learning from to adapt the Design and Implementation of Gendered Programs and Research in International Development
- Module 12 Program Evaluation and Learning with a Gendered Lens
- Module 13 Adopting a Critical Lens in Gender Research in International Development
- Module 14 The Dynamics of Change for Women in Development
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