Tools

GEM framework

Gender equality mainstreaming for business growth and impact

Linda Jones

January 2018147 pages Framework Handbook / manual / toolkit Analysis Capacity building & training Design Implementation Results measurement / MEL Engaging the private sector Gender & social inclusion Download as PDF (3.2 MB)

Published by: MEDA & USAID

The gender equality mainstreaming (GEM) framework is a practical manual and toolkit for assessing gender equality and identifying, implementing and measuring gender equality mainstreaming strategies within companies.

The framework builds upon the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment standard by mainstreaming gender across ESG criteria.

The manual therein is applicable to a wide range of investors, including:

private equity funds
government donors
foundations

and capacity builders, including:

accelerators
technical assistance providers
NGOs

The ultimate aim of the framework is to transform companies to be more gender equitable while supporting business growth and impact.

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What practitioners say about the tool

"While quite long (150 pages) it includes many tools for implementing a gender strategy. It needs to be adapted from its original form for small companies, as in its original form it is more suitable for large ones."

Useful for:

Organisations seeking financial and impact returns through investing or providing support to companies