Intersectional by Design: Inclusive Programs, Services & Products
What Is Intersectional by Design?
Nexus PFM provides tailored workshops that help governments, nonprofits, businesses, and development agencies embed equity, inclusion, and measurable social impact into the design and delivery of programs, services, and products. Grounded in results‑based management and intersectional analysis, the approach aims to ensure policies and initiatives serve diverse populations effectively.
Why It Matters
Embedding equity‑deserving perspectives ensures services and policies are inclusive and responsive. Nexus PFM’s methodology blends gender equality, intersectionality, and social impact into core institutional practices to help partners respond to the needs of diverse stakeholders.
Course Streams Offered
- Public Sector: Strategies and tools for government institutions to mainstream intersectional approaches into service delivery and budgeting, informed by experience with WAGE Canada, DND Ombudsman, UN Women, and the World Bank.
- Not‑for‑Profit Sector: Tailored workshops for nonprofits focused on including equity‑deserving groups and maximizing social impact (e.g., YWCA, Women in Business NB, Credit Unions).
- Private Sector: Practical guidance for companies seeking to embed inclusive practices within sustainability strategies, workforce policies, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
- International Development Agencies: Support for integrating intersectional and gender‑responsive approaches across project cycles and program design based on over two decades of global experience.
Delivery Approach
Each course is sector‑specific, hands‑on, and results‑oriented—designed to help clients operationalize equity and inclusion throughout their design and implementation processes.
