ASCENT Gender Days: Pre-conference survey – COMESA Regional Energy Access Acceleration Platform (REAAP)

(To be returned by May 31)

Objective: The objective of this survey is to gather expectations from ASCENT Gender Days participants so that the event is designed to address the expectations and various needs of those supporting gender integration in ASCENT projects.

ASCENT Gender Days

First Name

Last Name

Phone/Mobile

Country

2. Your Role in ASCENT

Ministry Gender Focal Point

PIU Gender Specialist

Project Manager/Coordinator

Social Specialist

Social and Gender specialist

Other

3. How did you hear about the event?

4. Will you be attending ASCENT Gender Days on June 4-5, 2026

Yes. If yes, do you have any dietary restrictions?

No. What is keeping you from not attending?

5. What kind of communication do you prefer:

Email:

WhatsApp:

Other

6. Do you grant ASCENT Gender Days organizers the right to take photographs, videos, or audio recordings of you during the event?

Yes

7. What are your top expectations for ASCENT Gender Days? Check 3 only.

Networking

I was invited

Learning new skills that will support your role as gender specialist

Finding partners/vendors

Sharing my experiences with colleagues

Receiving tools or templates that can be applied in my work

Understanding good practices and successful examples

Other

8. What are the main challenges you face in supporting gender integration in your ASCENT project?

Limited understanding of gender integration among project stakeholders

Difficulty translating gender actions into implementation activities

Lack of sex-disaggregated data

Insufficient budget for gender-related activities

Difficulty engaging women beneficiaries effectively

Resistance to gender-related interventions

Limited coordination across teams or agencies

Need for practical tools, examples, or guidance

Other

9. Are there specific topic areas relevant to your role in the PIU that ASCENT Gender Days should address?

Gender-responsive implementation approaches

Monitoring and reporting on gender results

Women’s participation in energy access and employment

Addressing barriers to women’s inclusion in ASCENT activities

Community engagement and stakeholder participation

Lessons learned from country implementation

Other

10. What format session would be most useful for you during ASCENT Gender days?

Best practices

Case studies

Interactive workshops

Panel Discussions

Presentations

Networking sessions

Small group discussions

Q&A sessions

Other

11. What skill level describes you in relation to gender integration/mainstreaming in the energy sector?

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Other

12. What would make ASCENT Gender Days a success for you?

Networking opportunities with industry peers

Gaining actionable insights or new skills

Meeting potential partners

Access to innovative ideas and trends

Learning from industry leaders

Discovering new products or services

Engaging in interactive sessions or workshops

Having fun and enjoying the experience

Gaining recognition or exposure to my brand

Other