The TEA platform is working to integrate a gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) lens into key decision-making and project activities, tracking results, and supporting a just and inclusive clean energy transition that leaves no one behind.
The GEDSI Toolkit and other training resources presented on this page are aimed at promoting and enabling socio-economic development, growth and poverty reduction, and supporting equal access to the benefits of modern, affordable and reliable energy. It was developed primarily with TEA platform partners in mind, though contains tools and guidance that can be valuable to others in the wider sector.
How it works
The Toolkit includes a Guide and Overview (PDF), also known as the Master Document. This document will serve as your primary guide and will reference other resources like tools and forms, which you will find on this page, available to download in Excel (e.g., the GEDSI risk matrix) and Word (e.g., the GEDSI Support Services checklist) formats. These resources are designed for you to complete and adapt for your projects and programmes. Feel free to duplicate, complete, and modify the Excel and Word documents as needed.
Toolkit Guide and Overview (PDF- Master Document): This document provides an overview of all tools, including how to navigate and use them, along with step-by-step guidance.
Tools Template Excel Spreadsheet: Use this spreadsheet to find the templates of the tools needed to complete your GEDSI projects or programme work, as outlined in the Master Document.
Forms and Other Resources Templates in Word: Use these Word documents to find the templates of the forms and other resources needed to complete your GEDSI projects or programme work, as outlined in the Master Document.
Tool 2.2 GESI Support Services Checklist (docx)
Tool 4.1 Safeguarding checklist for contractors and subcontractors (docx)
Tool 4.2 Code of Conduct (docx)
Tool 4.3 Incident-Reporting-Form (docx)
Tool 6.2 Checklist GESI inclusive Procurement Practices (docx)
Tool 6.3A Sample Self Assessment Questions for Subcontractors Implementers and Grantees (docx)
Who is the toolkit for?
The toolkit was developed primarily with TEA platform partners in mind, though contains tools and guidance that can be valuable to others in the wider sector. Users should select tools according to their business stage, size and applicability to their GEDSI and business aspirations.
How to navigate the toolkit?
The toolkit has been structured into two tiers to support your journey with GEDSI: the first will help you get started, while the second will enable you to take your knowledge and understanding of GEDSI to the next level.
1. Start your GEDSI journey
Tool 1
Operational Framework
Tool 2
Snapshot of your current GEDSI performance
Tool 3
GEDSI Risk Matrix
Tool 4
GEDSI Safeguarding, Screening & Reporting
2. Taking GEDSI one step further
Tool 5
GEDSI Action Plan
Tool 6
GEDSI-Inclusive Procurement Guidance & Checklist
Tool 7
GEDSI Monitoring & Indicators
Starting your journey: This will guide you to learning resources that focus on assessing your current understanding of GEDSI, as well as providing foundational knowledge in key areas like risk mitigation, and safety for all.
Taking GEDSI one step further: This second step will enhance your understanding on more specific areas such as procurement and monitoring of your GEDSI approach.