ISLAMABAD — The Gender Working Group (GWG) at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has announced a targeted discussion session titled “Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in Pakistan: Strengthening Public Finance for Inclusive Development.”
The session aims to evaluate Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to integrate gender equity into its national financial planning and public financial management systems.
Core Focus Areas
The panel will examine how national fiscal policy and public finance tools can be effectively leveraged to reduce gender disparities and promote social inclusion across key sectors.
Key Session Objectives:
- Federal Budget Allocations: Analyzing recent federal budget trends through a gender lens to measure impact and resource distribution.
- Institutional Frameworks: Assessing current policy structures and identifying governance gaps within public financial management.
- Opportunities for Reform: Exploring actionable strategies to embed gender mainstreaming into long-term national development budgets.
Key Speakers & Session Leadership
The event brings together leading experts in public policy, economics, and development to outline a actionable roadmap for inclusive budgeting:
- Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, SDPI
- Dr. Khalid Waleed, Research Fellow, SDPI
- Dr. Shafqat Munir Ahmad, Associate Research Fellow, SDPI
- Sahar Basharat, Policy Expert & Gender Specialist
Promoting Fiscal Accountability
Organizers emphasized that Gender-Responsive Budgeting is not merely about creating separate budgets for women, but ensuring that public funds are collected and spent in a way that addresses the distinct needs of all gender segments effectively.
“Aligning public finance with gender equity goals is essential for building a resilient, transparent, and economically inclusive future for Pakistan.”
The session will conclude with interactive discussions aimed at providing recommendations for policymakers, civil society organizations, and international development partners.
