200 likes | 316 Views
Gender Perspectives in Introduction to Regulation. Gender Module #1 ITU Workshops on Sustainability in Telecommunication Through Gender & Social Equality. Summary & Order of Training. Module Schedule. Community-Building Exercise Module Objectives Core Concepts
E N D
Gender Perspectives in Introduction to Regulation Gender Module #1 ITU Workshops on Sustainability in Telecommunication Through Gender & Social Equality
Module Schedule • Community-Building Exercise • Module Objectives • Core Concepts • Case for Gender/Social Equality in Telecom • BREAK • Presentation #1: The Old Regulatory Model • Dialogue
Module Schedule 2 • Presentation #2: Change Vectors • LUNCH • Scenario-Building Exercise • Scenario Presentations • Dialogue: Future Scenarios • BREAK
Module Schedule 3 • Presentation #3: The New/Evolving Regulatory Model • Wrap-up • Evaluation
Community-Building Exercise • Please follow my specific instructions for this 30-minute exercise • Purpose: To build a collaborative environment in support of our learning objectives
Module Objectives • Add a gender/diversity perspective to existing ITU course Introduction to Regulation • Explore how regulatory goals, practice and organisation impact on gender/diversity in telecommunication’s sectors • Sensitise participants to the challenges of mainstreaming gender/diversity practice in regulatory structures
Core Concepts • Regulation • Gender • Gender equality • Gender Mainstreaming • ICTs • GSRSF • I-Triple-A Methodology
I-Triple-A Methodology Information-Sharing Analysis Awareness Action • Practical Challenges • Case Studies, Examples • Literature Review • Appreciative Inquiry • Scenario Building ITU Courses Anticipated Results Increased awareness Innovative policy development Improved regulatory focus Appropriate technology choices Strategic alternatives Enhanced inclusion Introduction to Regulation Telecom Functions What policies promote gender equality and social diversity? How do policy, regulation, efficiency lead to greater equality? What regulatory tools support policy objectives? How do policy & regulation lead to network efficiency? Network Usage Policy-making Regulation Network Operation Gender & Social Relations Sensitivity Framework
Case for Gender Equality • Why speak now of gender/equality in telecoms? • ICTs and potential for transforming out-dated structures? • Economic, social, political empowerment potential of telecoms for civil society groupings, women & the less advantaged? • More women working? • ITU’s mandate for gender equality? • Other?
Dialogue • Let’s consider questions, comments, contending perspectives, exchange of ideas re Presentation #1 • What are the vectors you see as influencing the transformation of the former/old regulatory models/structures? • Let’s discuss
Building Future Scenarios • Scenario: A picture and/or story guided by specific information concerning possible systemic change that details what members of an organisation want the organisation’s culture and climate to look like in the future • Central Question: What is the nature of the rules & regulations likely to create greater inclusion of gender, culture in telecoms sectors?
Scenario Presentations • Each group please select an individual to report your scenario outcomes • Please remember that your future scenario is meant to address a more sustainable and holistic approach to regulation that incorporates gender equality and diversity practice
Dialogue: Future Scenarios • What is unique, innovative, workable and desirable about the futures presented? • Break into regional groups to explore the ways in which these scenarios might be implemented
Wrap-up & Evaluation • Please provide feedback on the module content and design, as well as on the effectiveness of the facilitator in enhancing your learning experience • Thorough completion of the evaluation forms provided to you will assist us in improving our design and content