In this episode of our podcasts, Natasha Dokovska engages with Drita Mehmedi, from the Network of Women in Science, and Marija Kamcheva, a coordinator for equal opportunities from the Municipality of Kavadarci, to explore the impact and challenges of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB). Drita and Marija share their positive experiences and insights from their work on integrating gender perspectives into local governance and municipal programs. They discuss the importance of collaboration between civil society and municipal administrations, the role of municipal councils in supporting GRB, and the need for increased budget support and training. Listen in for practical recommendations on encouraging local governments to adopt gender-responsive policies and strategies to enhance gender equality in budgeting.