… (Stotsky, 2016) [ 1 ]. Definition and Purpose The Council of Europe defines gender budgeting as a ‘gender based … leads to higher growth rates, healthier children, improved labour productivity and a more responsive government. [ 7 ] … Budgeting (EG-S-GB), EG-S-GB (2004) RAP FIN; Equality Division, Directorate General of Human Rights, Council of …