GIZ Facilitates Gender Management Training Workshop for City of Masvingo

City of Masvingo, with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), is conducting a Gender Management Training Workshop for councillors, management and staff as part of ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and inclusive governance.

The training workshop brings together key decision makers; Councillors, Executive management, and employees within Council departments to strengthen the integration of gender considerations into council policies, programmes and service delivery.

Primary objective of the workshop is to support City of Masvingo in gender mainstreaming and to enhance knowledge and capacity for the prevention of gender-based violence. Through this initiative, participants are being equipped with the skills and understanding of what is necessary to promote safer and more inclusive communities.

Another key focus of the training is to establish an appreciation of key gender concepts and build fundamental technical competence in gender issues among council management, staff and councillors.

The workshop provides participants with practical tools to ensure that gender perspectives are incorporated into planning, budgeting and implementation of council programmes.

Speaking during the workshop, facilitators highlighted the importance of local authorities playing a leading role in advancing gender equality and addressing gender-based violence within communities. They noted that strengthening institutional knowledge on gender issues is critical for responsive governance and sustainable development.

The training also creates a platform for participants to share experiences, discuss challenges and identify practical strategies for promoting gender-responsive service delivery in the City of Masvingo.

The initiative reflects Council’s commitment to fostering inclusive development and ensuring that all Council programmes benefit all residents equally.