how to do gender budget analysis?

Essentially gender budget analysis works by:

• Analysing any form of public expenditure, or method of raising public money, from a gender perspective.
• Identifying the implications and impacts for women and girls as compared to men and boys

It should be noted however, that gender budgeting is a relatively new concept. As a result, the tools and techniques used to apply the theory are still evolving. Additionally, its methodology will and should differ internationally, adapting itself to the national or even regional context.

Several toolkits for gender budgeting have been developed - most prominently by Debbie Budlender and Ronda Sharp (1998), Diane Elson (1997) and Katherine Rake (2002).

Gender Impact Analysis (GIA) can provide a useful framework within which to conduct gender budget analysis. GIA considers the impact of policy and spending on individuals rather than the more standard 'household' unit and it encompasses the unpaid as well as the paid sphere of work. GIA assesses policy for its long term impacts and takes into account the different responses men and women have towards economic incentives.