Assessment Tool

Gender Inclusive Assessment Tool.

This tool is essential for embedding gender equality into project design, implementation, and evaluation. It identifies gaps, challenges biases, and ensures that interventions address structural inequalities rather than reinforce them. Without such an assessment, projects risk being performative, overlooking systemic barriers that perpetuate discrimination. A rigorous gender analysis is not an add-on—it is fundamental to achieving real, sustainable social impact.

THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT

1. Have we established mechanisms to give voice and listen to people from the target population, ensuring that this participation is done without gender inequalities? *
2. Have we taken into account the translation in the budget of the commitment to gender equality in the different phases of the project (in particular in the design and in the evaluation)? *
3. Have we taken into account expert knowledge in the field (bibliography and previous studies, external advice, specialized staff)? *

NEEDS ANALYSIS

4. Have we taken into account in our project the fact that there is already a legal or institutional framework on gender equality in our field of action? *
5. Does the proposal include a gender analysis of the intervention area (i.e., the analysis of differences in the situations and needs of women and men, in their diversity, and the identification of relevant inequalities? *
6. Are sex-disaggregated qualitative and quantitative data used to describe gender gaps and patterns? *
7. Has it been ensured that both the literature review and expert consultation include an equitable gender representation, giving visibility to women's research and perspectives in the field? *

OBJECTIVES AND BACKGROUND

8. Does the proposal define how the project intends to contribute to achieving the overall gender objectives? *
9. Have gender-specific indicators been established to facilitate the monitoring of gender equality-related objectives? *

WORK PACKAGES AND IMPLEMENTATION

10. Have specific activities been planned to achieve the project's gender equality objectives? *
11. Have we established mechanisms to give voice and listen to people from the target population, ensuring that this participation is done without gender inequalities? *
12. Have we designed the communication channels and the language used to ensure that we reach all the people we want to address with respect and without ignoring or stereotyping them? *
13. Have we taken into account the possible impact of different schedules on the participation of people with care responsibilities, especially women, during the planning of activities? *

EVALUATION

14. Have we guaranteed that the teams that carry out the evaluation are mixed and that there are people trained in gender? *
15. Has it been ensured that all individuals, regardless of their gender, race, disability, or other factors, have had equal opportunities to use the services or participate in the activities? *
16. Have we evaluated whether the project has modified the pre-existing inequalities in our target population (both in access to economic and non-economic resources, as well as in the distribution of care work and power hierarchies)? *
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You have some significant gaps in gender inclusivity. This could be due to a lack of inclusive participation mechanisms, insufficient gender budgeting, or limited expert knowledge. Focus on strengthening participation, adjusting the budget for gender equality, consulting gender experts to better inform your project.

Your efforts toward gender inclusivity are a good start, but there is room for improvement.Participation mechanisms, budget allocation and expert input could be more robust. Enhance your inclusive participation strategies, allocate more resources for gender equality, and involve more gender experts in your project’s development and evaluation.

Your project shows solid efforts to ensure gender-inclusive participation. Structures seem to be in place, though they may still benefit from deeper monitoring. Consolidate your approach by including intersectional perspectives and actively reviewing whether all gender voices are equally influencing decisions.

Your project does not sufficiently consider the existing legal and policy framework on gender equality. This could lead to misalignment with national or international standards. Review relevant laws and policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Your project aligns well with gender equality frameworks. To further improve, consider actively contributing to policy discussions or collaborating with organisations advocating for legal improvements in gender rights.

The project lacks a thorough gender analysis, which means key gender disparities may be overlooked. Conducting focus groups or consulting gender experts could help identify inequalities more accurately. Your gender analysis is strong and well-integrated into the project. To enhance it, ensure that findings directly inform your intervention strategies and that emerging gender issues are regularly reassessed.

Without sex-disaggregated data, the project lacks the ability to track gender disparities effectively. Ensure data collection includes both qualitative and quantitative indicators to provide a complete picture. Your project effectively uses sex-disaggregated data. To further refine this, explore intersectional analyses by considering additional factors such as socioeconomic background, ethnicity, or disability.

The project's analysis would be significantly strengthened by incorporating an intersectional lens. It's crucial to acknowledge the diverse experiences of women, including those from marginalized racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The current focus overlooks these critical dimensions. Your research inclusively represents diverse gender perspectives. Strengthen this further by incorporating emerging feminist research and ensuring gender-balanced expert panels.

The project’s gender objectives appear underdeveloped. Establish clear gender-related goals to ensure that your intervention contributes meaningfully to gender equality. To address this, we recommend utilizing the European Institute for Gender Equality's (EIGE) Gender Mainstreaming Platform and its associated tools. Your project’s gender objectives are well defined. To build on this, ensure that all project activities are explicitly linked to these objectives and that they are monitored over time.

Without gender-specific indicators, it will be difficult to measure progress. Establish KPIs that reflect changes in gender disparities, such as participation rates, leadership roles, or access to resources. Your project includes strong gender-specific indicators. To improve further, ensure they are measurable over time and adaptable to unforeseen gender dynamics in your intervention area.

The project does not include targeted gender activities, which weakens its impact. Introduce actions such as mentoring for women, gender training for staff, or campaigns addressing stereotypes. Your project includes specific activities for gender equality. To enhance impact, ensure that these activities have sufficient resources and stakeholder engagement to sustain long-term change.

The participation mechanisms may reinforce existing gender inequalities if not carefully structured. Ensure that women, non-binary individuals, and marginalised groups have meaningful decision-making roles. Your project facilitates inclusive participation. Strengthen this further by creating safe spaces for discussion and ensuring that contributions from underrepresented groups influence project decisions.

The communication strategy may unintentionally reinforce gender biases or exclude certain groups. Review the language and imagery used to ensure they promote inclusivity and respect. Your communication channels are gender-sensitive. To refine further, ensure that outreach strategies specifically target hard-to-reach groups and adapt messaging to different cultural contexts.

If evaluation teams lack gender diversity or training, their findings may be biased or incomplete. Ensure evaluators are equipped to assess gender impact effectively. Your evaluation team is gender-diverse and well-prepared. To improve further, integrate participatory evaluation approaches that involve affected communities in assessing gender outcomes.

The project may not be fully accessible to all individuals. Identify and eliminate barriers—such as mobility constraints, or financial limitations—that hinder equal participation. Your project promotes equal opportunities. To strengthen this, conduct regular assessments to identify any emerging barriers and adjust strategies accordingly.

If the project does not assess its impact on structural inequalities, its effectiveness remains unclear. Develop tools to measure shifts in power dynamics and access to resources. Your project actively evaluates its impact on gender inequalities. To deepen this analysis, consider longitudinal studies to track long-term changes and sustainability of outcomes.

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