The GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) Action Plan, formulated for the SAMUNNATI Project by DECOS/Practical Action Nepal, represents a comprehensive approach to empower women economically, socially, and politically. This initiative stems from a thorough research endeavor, which assessed the existing action plan developed by Practical Action and identified areas where implementation needed strengthening with GEDSI perspective. Employing the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) and Pro-WEAI as a key measuring tool, this action plan holistically measures the empowerment levels of women and skillfully integrates GESI principles into its framework. Furthermore, the research spans across the districts of Dang, Rolpa, and Rukum, thus ensuring a more inclusive and equitable approach to women's empowerment.
In addition, the GEDSI (Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion) Theory of Change was created through a two-day workshop involving the project's staff members' active participation.