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The PGA Process

Our methodology is based on the ILO's Participatory Gender Audit approach, which combines quantitative and qualitative tools to create a comprehensive understanding of gender equality within organizations.

What is PGA?

The Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) is an ILO-developed tool that helps organizations assess and enhance their gender mainstreaming efforts. Unlike traditional audits, PGA:

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  • Involves active participation from all levels of the organization

  • Promotes organizational learning rather than simple compliance

  • Creates ownership of gender equality processes and outcomes

  • Identifies institutional strengths to build upon

  • Highlights areas for improvement with practical recommendations

 

The methodology examines both the objective, structural elements of an organization and the subjective elements of organizational culture that influence gender equality.

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PGA Phases

Our structured approach ensures comprehensive assessment while maintaining flexibility to adapt to your organization's unique context.

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Preparation

Initial meetings with management and staff to establish scope, timeline, and goals.

  • Document collection and review
  • Survey design and distribution
  • Stakeholder identification
  • Audit planning and schedule creation
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Field Work

On-site visits and remote interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data.

  • Individual and group interviews

  • Workplace observation

  • Focus group discussions

  • Historical timeline creation

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Analysis

Data analysis and findings compilation to identify patterns, strengths, and areas for improvement.

  • SWOT analysis

  • Barrier analysis

  • Policy review assessment

  • Gender-responsive indicator evaluation

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Action Planning

​​​Collaborative development of recommendations and implementation strategies.

  • Findings presentation

  • Co-creation of action plans

  • Implementation strategy development

  • Monitoring framework establishment

PGA Tools & Methodology

Our PGA methodology utilizes a mix of qualitative and quantitative tools to gather comprehensive data from multiple sources, ensuring a holistic understanding of gender dynamics within the organization.

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By triangulating data from different sources, we can identify patterns, validate findings, and develop evidence-based recommendations that address the root causes of gender inequalities.

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All tools are administered in a participatory manner, creating safe spaces for open discussion while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

SWOT Analysis

Gender-responsive Surveys

Historical Timelines

Participatory Workshops

Barrier Analysis

Semi-structured Interviews

Policy Analysis Frameworks

Gender Equality Indicators

The PGA method adapts to the needs of the organization:

COMPREHENSİVE PGA

  • max 100 people per organizations/work unit

  • multidisciplinary team

  • 2-6 months duration

  • 2 weeks in the organization

SELECTIVE
PGA

  • small organizations/work unit

  • reduced team

  • selected key areas

  • 2 months duration

  • 1 week in the organization

GEOSA

  • training of a group of people within the organizations (trainings of trainers) for the independent performance of a Gender&Equality Organizational Self-Assessment(GEOSA) with limited technical assistance

Who Can Benefit?

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NGOs

Guidance in institutional transformation processes.

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COMPANIES

Developing egalitarian workplace policies.

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PUBLIC INSTUTIONS

Policy analysis and development.

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DONORS

Impact measurement tools.

What is different than traditional audits?

​​​Participatory: Employees from all levels are included in the process.
Change from within: Transformation is achieved with awareness from within the institution.
Safe environment: All opinions are collected in a safe and anonymous environment.​​​

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