Capacity Building Training for Women Budget Groups

Women's Budget Groups consisting of participants from Edirne, Eskişehir, Gaziantep and Kocaeli provinces came together for capacity building training under the Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting Project in Türkiye Project.

The training program, which was held in Ankara between 24-26 April 2024, aimed to ensure the sustainability of Women's Budget Groups and to increase the capacity of members in monitoring and auditing public expenditures. Within the scope of the training program, participants gained in-depth knowledge on the concepts and implementation tools of gender-responsive planning and good practice examples. In group workshops, important discussions were held on the role of civil society organizations and local governments in ensuring gender equality and sectoral priorities.

This training, which is part of the project, aims to make a significant contribution to strengthening the perspective of gender equality in Türkiye and developing more effective policies. Participants stated that with the knowledge and experience they gained from the training, they will contribute more effectively to women's empowerment and gender equality efforts.

What are Women's Budget Groups? 

Women's Budget Groups were established in 4 selected provinces at the beginning of 2024 within the scope of the Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting in Türkiye Project. The groups, formed by civil society organizations engaged in rights-based advocacy, women council members and city council representatives, aim to support sustainable planning and budgeting efforts at the local level.