In this episode of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network podcast, Kristian Lika from GDAC explores the complexities of communicating gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) with expert guests Ludmila Malcoci, Executive Director of Keystone Moldova, and Natasha Dokovska, Founder of Journalists for Human Rights. The discussion delves into the challenges media face in reporting on GRB and the importance of building media capacity to effectively convey these issues. Ludmila and Natasha share insights on the need for specialized training for journalists, the integration of GRB into academic curricula, and strategies for enhancing public understanding. Tune in to discover how improved media engagement and education can foster a more equitable society through informed budgeting practices.

The overall objective of our network is to improve public commitments for gender responsive climate action and increase available financing to implement gender-responsive climate action in the Western Balkan region and Republic of Moldova. The podcast was produced with the financial support of the Austrian Development Agency and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the implementing partners and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Austrian Development Agency or the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.