Women and Procurement
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course highlights the important role played by women in the economy and showcases the need to improve the current situation of women-owned businesses by using government procurement. It introduces the various barriers to the successful
participation of women in public tenders, and offers a set of strategies and solutions which Public Procurement Officers can use to provide greater opportunities to women-owned businesses. Indeed, governments have a variety of targeted measures
available to help the economic prospects of women, many of which have already been approved through existing governmental policies. The issue of capacity building for women-owned businesses is also discussed, with focus placed on the potential
positive role which can be played by Procurement Officers in this regard.
NOTE: We recommend using the latest version of the Chrome or Safari browsers to ensure an optimal experience viewing the lectures.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Argue for the importance of the involvement of women in the economy; Identify the barriers that impact the successful participation of women-owned businesses in public procurement procedures; Identify strategies to assist women-owned businesses in submitting successful tender bids; and Identify targeted measures that facilitate greater involvement by women in government procurement
COURSE VIDEO TEASER
COURSE CERTIFICATION
Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Lecture 1: Introduction to Women-owned Businesses and Procurement
Lecture 2: Solutions and Strategies
Lecture 3: Targeted Assistance Measures and Capacity Building
Case Study Exercise
This course highlights the important role played by women in the economy and showcases the need to improve the current situation of women-owned businesses by using government procurement. It introduces the various barriers to the successful
participation of women in public tenders, and offers a set of strategies and solutions which Public Procurement Officers can use to provide greater opportunities to women-owned businesses. Indeed, governments have a variety of targeted measures
available to help the economic prospects of women, many of which have already been approved through existing governmental policies. The issue of capacity building for women-owned businesses is also discussed, with focus placed on the potential
positive role which can be played by Procurement Officers in this regard.
NOTE: We recommend using the latest version of the Chrome or Safari browsers to ensure an optimal experience viewing the lectures.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Argue for the importance of the involvement of women in the economy; Identify the barriers that impact the successful participation of women-owned businesses in public procurement procedures; Identify strategies to assist women-owned businesses in submitting successful tender bids; and Identify targeted measures that facilitate greater involvement by women in government procurement
COURSE VIDEO TEASER
COURSE CERTIFICATION
Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Lecture 1: Introduction to Women-owned Businesses and Procurement
Lecture 2: Solutions and Strategies
Lecture 3: Targeted Assistance Measures and Capacity Building
Case Study Exercise
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Training
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