Description

Learning Modality: Self-paced and moderated online courses

Duration: July – August 2026

Language: English

Tuition fee: Free

The objective of this training is to strengthen the capacity of Government of Samoa staff and key partners to:

  • Integrate GEDSI principles into policy development and implementation;
  • Apply inclusive approaches within budgeting and planning processes;
  • Improve equitable and inclusive public service delivery; and
  • Strengthen leadership and institutional accountability for inclusive governance.

The initiative also aims to contribute to building a sustainable community of practice for GEDSI across government institutions and partner organizations.

Training pathway 1: Advancing Gender Equality and Inclusion in Policies, Programmes, and Operations

Phase 0: I Know Gender 1-2-3

Phase 1: Foundations (self-paced, online):

  •     Gender Equality pathway for managers and programme/admin staff

Phase 2: Certified courses (moderated, online):

  •     Gender and economics
  •     Gender-responsive budgeting

Training pathway 2: Fostering transformative and inclusive leadership for gender equality

Phase 0: I Know Gender 1-2-3

Phase 1: Foundations (self-paced, online):

  •     Learning Pathway on Transformative Leadership for Gender Equality

Phase 2: Certified courses (moderated, online):

  •     Transformative Leadership – Leading for Gender Equality & Women’s Rights

Government of Samoa staff and key partners.