{"id":10988,"date":"2026-10-16T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/?post_type=course&#038;p=10988"},"modified":"2026-10-05T07:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T03:50:59","slug":"gender-analysis-responsive-programme-design-course","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/course\/gender-analysis-responsive-programme-design-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Gender Analysis and Gender-Responsive Programme Design Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.matshw2-hook{background:#faf8fc;border:1.5px solid #ddd3e9;border-radius:16px;padding:38px 40px;margin-bottom:30px}.matshw2-hook h2{font-size:clamp(1.18rem,2.5vw,1.55rem);color:#261e3b;margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.28}.matshw2-hook p{color:#4f485a;line-height:1.82;margin:0 0 16px}.matshw2-pain{background:#f6f1fa;border-left:5px solid #8b5ca8;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;padding:28px 32px;margin:28px 0 42px}.matshw2-pain ul{line-height:1.9;color:#4f485a}.matshw2-h{font-size:1.42rem;color:#261e3b;border-bottom:3px solid #8b5ca8;padding-bottom:10px;margin:42px 0 22px}.matshw2-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(225px,1fr));gap:15px;margin-bottom:38px}.matshw2-card{border:1.5px solid #ddd3e9;border-radius:13px;padding:20px;background:#fff}.matshw2-card h4{color:#261e3b;margin:8px 0 7px;font-size:.94rem}.matshw2-card p{color:#645b70;font-size:.83rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0}.matshw2-icon{font-size:1.55rem}.matshw2-outs{background:#f6f1fa;border-radius:16px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0 42px}.matshw2-out{display:flex;gap:10px;background:#fff;border-radius:9px;padding:13px 15px;align-items:flex-start}.matshw2-out b{color:#8b5ca8}.matshw2-fw{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px;margin:18px 0 42px}.matshw2-step{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#261e3b,#8b5ca8);color:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:18px;min-height:90px}.matshw2-step span{display:block;font-size:.7rem;opacity:.7;margin-bottom:8px}.matshw2-step strong{font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.45}.matshw2-mod{border:1.5px solid #ddd3e9;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;margin:15px 0}.matshw2-mh{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;background:#261e3b;color:#fff;padding:15px 20px}.matshw2-mh span{background:#8b5ca8;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800}.matshw2-mb{padding:21px 24px}.matshw2-mb p,.matshw2-mb li{color:#555061;line-height:1.78;font-size:.9rem}.matshw2-mb ul{padding-left:20px}.matshw2-work{background:#f6f1fa;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:8px;color:#261e3b!important}.matshw2-regions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:13px;margin-bottom:38px}.matshw2-region{border:1.5px solid #ddd3e9;border-radius:12px;padding:18px}.matshw2-region h4{margin:0 0 7px;color:#261e3b}.matshw2-region p{font-size:.84rem;color:#645b70;line-height:1.65;margin:0}.matshw2-faq{border-bottom:1px solid #ddd3e9;padding:16px 0}.matshw2-faq b{display:block;color:#261e3b;margin-bottom:7px}.matshw2-faq span{font-size:.88rem;color:#645b70;line-height:1.7}.matshw2-rel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:20px 0 38px}.matshw2-rel a{border:1.5px solid #ddd3e9;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;color:#261e3b;text-decoration:none;font-weight:650;font-size:.86rem}.matshw2-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#261e3b,#8b5ca8);padding:40px;border-radius:16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;margin-top:40px}.matshw2-cta h3,.matshw2-cta p{color:#fff}.matshw2-cta a{display:inline-block;margin:7px;background:#fff;color:#261e3b;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:750}@media(max-width:720px){.matshw2-fw{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.matshw2-hook{padding:28px 24px}}\n<\/style>\n<!-- MATSH_ASSET_BRIEF featured: Analysis-to-design bridge infographic linking evidence on roles\/resources\/power\/institutions to targeting, delivery, budget, risk and indicators. -->\n<!-- MATSH_ASSET_BRIEF in-body: create a polished branded infographic from the Implementation Framework during the later image batch. -->\n<div class=\"matshw2-hook\"><h2>A Gender Analysis That Does Not Change the Programme Is Just a Report.<\/h2><p>Many organisations commission gender analyses that produce useful observations but weak design consequences. The document explains disparities, yet the programme still targets the same groups, uses the same delivery channels, assumes the same constraints and measures the same outputs.<\/p><p>The value of analysis is in the decisions it changes. Teams need a disciplined way to move from evidence about roles, resources, norms, institutions and power into a programme logic that responds to those findings.<\/p><p>This course focuses on that translation: from analysis to concrete, testable programme design.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"matshw2-pain\"><p style=\"font-weight:800;color:#261e3b;margin-top:0\">Organisations get weak results when they:<\/p><ul><li>collecting background statistics without analysing mechanisms<\/li><li>describing norms without identifying which are programme-relevant<\/li><li>failing to distinguish access from control or participation from influence<\/li><li>using broad categories that hide different barriers<\/li><li>producing recommendations too vague to cost or assign<\/li><li>designing indicators before the programme logic is clear<\/li><li>copying a gender framework without adapting it to the sector or population<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"matshw2-h\">How This Applies Across the Markets MATSH Serves<\/h2><div class=\"matshw2-regions\"><div class=\"matshw2-region\"><h4>GCC<\/h4><p>Apply the framework to public-sector transformation, workforce participation, enterprise growth and institutional programmes, with local policy and regulatory requirements verified for each jurisdiction.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-region\"><h4>Africa<\/h4><p>Adapt design to diverse labour markets, enterprise ecosystems, public-service capacity and access constraints rather than assuming one regional operating environment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-region\"><h4>Asia<\/h4><p>Use the same decision framework across large-scale skills, enterprise, public-service and digital-delivery systems while localising implementation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-region\"><h4>Global \/ Multi-country<\/h4><p>Build common standards and governance while preserving local diagnostics, programme pathways and evidence requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"matshw2-h\">Who Should Attend<\/h2><div class=\"matshw2-grid\"><div class=\"matshw2-card\"><div class=\"matshw2-icon\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/div><h4>Programme design and proposal teams<\/h4><p>Professionals responsible for programme, policy, institutional or organisational delivery.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-card\"><div class=\"matshw2-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div><h4>Gender and inclusion specialists<\/h4><p>Professionals responsible for programme, policy, institutional or organisational delivery.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-card\"><div class=\"matshw2-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/div><h4>NGOs and development organisations<\/h4><p>Professionals responsible for programme, policy, institutional or organisational delivery.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-card\"><div class=\"matshw2-icon\">\ud83c\udfe2<\/div><h4>Government policy and programme units<\/h4><p>Professionals responsible for programme, policy, institutional or organisational delivery.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-card\"><div class=\"matshw2-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div><h4>Donor technical teams<\/h4><p>Professionals responsible for programme, policy, institutional or organisational delivery.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-card\"><div class=\"matshw2-icon\">\ud83e\udded<\/div><h4>Research, MEL and evaluation professionals<\/h4><p>Professionals responsible for programme, policy, institutional or organisational delivery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"matshw2-outs\"><h2 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;color:#261e3b;font-size:1.35rem\">What You Will Leave With<\/h2><div class=\"matshw2-grid\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Gender analysis plan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Research-question framework<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Power and resource map<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Constraint and opportunity matrix<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Gender-responsive theory of change<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Programme-design decision log<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Risk and unintended-consequence review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-out\"><b>\u2713<\/b><span>Indicator and learning framework<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"matshw2-h\">Implementation Framework<\/h2><div class=\"matshw2-fw\"><div class=\"matshw2-step\"><span>01<\/span><strong>Ask the right questions<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-step\"><span>02<\/span><strong>Analyse power and resources<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-step\"><span>03<\/span><strong>Translate findings into choices<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-step\"><span>04<\/span><strong>Test and measure the design<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"matshw2-h\">Programme Curriculum<\/h2><div class=\"matshw2-mod\"><div class=\"matshw2-mh\"><span>1<\/span><strong>Frame the Gender Analysis<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mb\"><p><strong>Why this module matters:<\/strong> Define the decisions the analysis must inform before collecting data.<\/p><ul><li>Clarify programme scope and target population<\/li><li>Set analysis questions<\/li><li>Map existing evidence<\/li><li>Identify information gaps<\/li><li>Choose qualitative and quantitative methods<\/li><li>Plan safe participation and confidentiality<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"matshw2-work\"><strong>Applied workshop:<\/strong> build a decision-led analysis plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mod\"><div class=\"matshw2-mh\"><span>2<\/span><strong>Analyse Roles, Resources, Institutions and Power<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mb\"><p><strong>Why this module matters:<\/strong> Move beyond descriptive differences to understand mechanisms.<\/p><ul><li>Analyse productive and care roles<\/li><li>Map access to and control over assets<\/li><li>Examine decision-making power<\/li><li>Assess formal and informal institutions<\/li><li>Explore norms and incentives<\/li><li>Identify differences within gender groups<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"matshw2-work\"><strong>Applied workshop:<\/strong> construct a gender constraint-and-opportunity matrix.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mod\"><div class=\"matshw2-mh\"><span>3<\/span><strong>Translate Analysis Into Programme Logic<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mb\"><p><strong>Why this module matters:<\/strong> Use findings to change objectives, pathways and assumptions.<\/p><ul><li>Rewrite problem statements<\/li><li>Adapt theory of change<\/li><li>Define differentiated pathways<\/li><li>Change targeting and outreach<\/li><li>Design enabling and institutional components<\/li><li>Document why each design choice follows from evidence<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"matshw2-work\"><strong>Applied workshop:<\/strong> rebuild a programme theory of change.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mod\"><div class=\"matshw2-mh\"><span>4<\/span><strong>Design Delivery, Risk and Partnership Arrangements<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mb\"><p><strong>Why this module matters:<\/strong> Make the analysis visible in the way services are delivered.<\/p><ul><li>Select appropriate delivery channels<\/li><li>Address care, mobility and safety<\/li><li>Plan partner roles<\/li><li>Integrate referral and safeguarding mechanisms<\/li><li>Allocate resources to responsive actions<\/li><li>Test for unintended harms<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"matshw2-work\"><strong>Applied workshop:<\/strong> review a delivery plan against the gender analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mod\"><div class=\"matshw2-mh\"><span>5<\/span><strong>Build Measurement and Learning<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-mb\"><p><strong>Why this module matters:<\/strong> Measure whether the responsive design changes outcomes and where assumptions fail.<\/p><ul><li>Choose meaningful indicators<\/li><li>Use disaggregation intelligently<\/li><li>Measure access, control and influence where relevant<\/li><li>Track differential drop-out and benefit<\/li><li>Use qualitative evidence to explain mechanisms<\/li><li>Create adaptation triggers<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"matshw2-work\"><strong>Capstone:<\/strong> present a complete analysis-to-design package.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1.5px solid #ddd3e9;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;margin:35px 0\"><div style=\"background:#f6f1fa;padding:16px 22px\"><strong style=\"color:#261e3b\">Course At a Glance<\/strong><\/div><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.89rem\"><tr><td style=\"padding:13px 22px;font-weight:650;color:#261e3b;width:34%\">Format<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 22px\">Flexible modular delivery for public cohorts or in-house organisational teams<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#fafbfc\"><td style=\"padding:13px 22px;font-weight:650;color:#261e3b\">Methodology<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 22px\">Diagnostics, applied design workshops, simulations and a practical capstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding:13px 22px;font-weight:650;color:#261e3b\">Best for<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 22px\">Government, corporate, NGO, donor, development and institutional programme teams<\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"background:#fafbfc\"><td style=\"padding:13px 22px;font-weight:650;color:#261e3b\">Delivery<\/td><td style=\"padding:13px 22px\">Multiple locations and online; in-house customisation available<\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"matshw2-h\">Common Questions<\/h2><div class=\"matshw2-faq\"><b>How is this different from Gender Mainstreaming?<\/b><span>Gender analysis is the diagnostic method and translation into design. Gender mainstreaming is the broader organisational practice of integrating gender throughout the programme cycle.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-faq\"><b>Does the course teach one specific framework?<\/b><span>It draws on common analytical dimensions but focuses on choosing tools based on the decision and context rather than forcing one template.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-faq\"><b>Can this support proposal development?<\/b><span>Yes. It is particularly useful when programme teams need to show how evidence changed design, targeting, risk and measurement.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"matshw2-faq\"><b>Is primary research always required?<\/b><span>No. Teams first assess existing evidence and only collect new data where it is necessary and proportionate.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"matsh-cluster-link\" style=\"margin:32px 0;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #ddd3e9;border-radius:12px;background:#faf8fc\"><strong>Explore the wider Women Empowerment cluster:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/course-category\/women-empowerment\/\">browse related MATSH courses<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"matshw2-h\">Related Courses<\/h2><div class=\"matshw2-rel\"><a href=\"\/en\/course\/gender-mainstreaming-projects-programmes-course\/\">\u2192 Gender Mainstreaming in Projects and Programmes<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/course\/theory-of-change-logical-framework-design-course\/\">\u2192 Theory of Change<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/course\/youth-program-design-for-inclusive-communities\/\">\u2192 Youth Program Design for Inclusive Communities<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/course\/results-based-management-course\/\">\u2192 Results-Based Management<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"matshw2-cta\"><h3>Turn Policy Intent Into an Operating Model Your Team Can Actually Deliver.<\/h3><p>Use the course to strengthen a live programme, policy, portfolio or institutional system.<\/p><a href=\"\/en\/register\/?course=Gender%20Analysis%20and%20Gender-Responsive%20Programme%20Design\">Register Now \u2192<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/?type=inhouse&amp;course=Gender%20Analysis%20and%20Gender-Responsive%20Programme%20Design\">In-House for My Team<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conduct practical gender analysis and translate findings into programme objectives, targeting, activities, risk controls, partnerships and measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11154,"template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"course_pillar":[393],"course-category":[297],"venue":[],"class_list":["post-10988","course","type-course","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course_pillar-women","course-category-women-empowerment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/course\/10988","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/course"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/course"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10988"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"course_pillar","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/course_pillar?post=10988"},{"taxonomy":"course-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/course-category?post=10988"},{"taxonomy":"venue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matsh.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue?post=10988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}