{"id":33652,"date":"2020-07-30T12:18:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T19:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=33652"},"modified":"2020-07-30T12:18:02","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T19:18:02","slug":"online-course-training-on-inequalities-for-policymakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/online-course-training-on-inequalities-for-policymakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Course: Training on Inequalities for Policymakers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SAVE THE DATE<\/span><\/p>\n

Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is pleased to announce the<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional Online Training Course on Inequalities<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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  • Date:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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17 September \u2013 19 November 2020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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(every Thursday, 10:00 UTC+1)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Place<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Online (Microsoft Teams)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Target group<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Policy makers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Participants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Approx. 20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Trainers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Renowned experts \/ academics in the field<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Working language<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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English (fluency in English is crucial)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Participants will be selected based on a brief motivation statement which must not exceed one page. In order to apply please send an email along with a brief motivation statement and your contact details to:\u00a0<\/span>inequalities@giz.de<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Ideally, this will be done by\u00a031 July 2020<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the selection process, an official invitation will be extended. With the invitation, the detailed programme and trainers will be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Participation in the course is free of charge. Please feel free to contact us in case you have any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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BACKGROUND<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Reducing inequalities is both a stand-alone and crosscutting objective in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Inequality is a\u00a0multidimensional phenomenon<\/b>\u00a0with profound economic, social and environmental impacts. Countries are now increasingly aware of the\u00a0negative consequences<\/b>\u00a0of inequalities and are trying to develop adequate and efficient policy responses. Policies can reduce inequalities. Some countries have reduced inequalities successfully and have shown that social policies, including social protection, universal access to essential services, effective employment policies and robust institutions are critical for reducing inequalities.<\/span><\/p>\n

OBJECTIVE<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The professional online training on inequalities supports this endeavour. It provides vital information on inequality\u00a0trends<\/b>\u00a0and its\u00a0causes<\/b>. Furthermore, the training course issues concrete\u00a0recommendations<\/b>\u00a0on how participants can contribute to a more efficient reduction of inequalities and which\u00a0policies<\/b>\u00a0help to reach this goal. Thus, the purpose of this interactive training course is to engage\u00a0high-level knowledge transfer<\/b>\u00a0on inequalities.<\/span><\/p>\n

To this end, we invite\u00a0policy makers<\/b>\u00a0to participate in the professional online training course on inequalities to discuss approaches and policies for reducing inequalities. We hope to achieve two main goals: First, to\u00a0identify policies, which effectively reduce inequalities<\/b>\u00a0and share best practices. Second, to lay the foundation for\u00a0integrated policy-making<\/b>\u00a0that combines the economic, social and environmental dimensions at all levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

The course is structured around\u00a010<\/b>\u00a0weekly sessions<\/b>\u00a0combining traditional lectures with peer learning sessions. Inputs include both theoretical elements and\u00a0case studies,\u00a0<\/b>while peer learning sessions involve the\u00a0exchange of experiences<\/b>\u00a0in small groups and open discussion rounds. The high-level of knowledge transfer will be ensured by engaging experts consisting of both renowned academics and professionals with expertise in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the training, participants will be\u00a0actively involved<\/b>\u00a0in the course sessions by participating in group discussions. Participants will also contribute actively to the course through knowledge-sharing session.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The course will be organised around three themes:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Building a knowledge base on inequalities<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Designing and implementing policies for combating inequalities<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Next steps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    CONTACT<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    In order to apply please send a brief statement, in which you describe how your work relates to the reduction of inequalities and your motivation to participate in the training. Kindly send it along with your contact details to\u00a0<\/span>inequalities@giz.de<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW*<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    17 September<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    24 September<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    1 October<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    8 October<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    15 October<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Theme I – Building a Knowledge Base<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Theme II – Designing and Implementing Policies for Reducing Inequalities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    10:00
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    Introduction<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Concepts, Measures, Types of Inequalities<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Trends and Drivers of Inequalities<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Panel Discussion<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    (Led by participants of former training course)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Taxation and Financial Inclusion<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Ayodele Odusola<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(UNDP South Africa) (confirmed)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Facundo Alvaredo<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    (World Inequality Lab) (tbc)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Steven Kenyon\u00a0<\/span><\/b>(South Africa) (tbc)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Matodzi Rathumbu<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    (<\/span>Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Limpopo Department, South Africa) (confirmed)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Elisabeth Nanziri<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(University of Stellenbosch)<\/span><\/p>\n

    (confirmed)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Bruno Martorano<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(Maastricht University) (confirmed)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    22 October<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    29 October<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    5 November<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    12 November<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    19 November<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Theme II – Designing and Implementing Policies for Reducing Inequalities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Theme III – Next Steps<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    10:00<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n

    11:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Industrial Policies and Trade Policies<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Labour Market Policies<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Social Protection and Inequalities<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Coaching Session<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    Conclusion<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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    SMERU Research Institute<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Indonesia (tbc)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Hyun H. Son<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    (Asian Development Bank) (confirmed)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Oxfam Viet Nam<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(tbc)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    (tbd)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    (tbd)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    *Depending on the availability of the trainers, there might be changes in the sequence of the sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":24060,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[1],"tags":[4,19,21,7,12,13,8,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33652"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33652"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33652\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}