CSC–COA–DBM Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2025: A Complete Guide for Government Agencies and Public Schools

PCW • Enhanced Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (Enhanced GMEF)

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What the GMEF Scoresheet Is For

The GMEF Scoresheet is where you transfer and consolidate the scores from the four GMEF Organizational Assessment Questionnaires (one questionnaire per entry point). After scoring the questionnaires, you add the sub-totals to arrive at the Total Score per entry point, then add the four entry-point totals to get the Over-all GMEF Score. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

How to Use the Scoresheet

1. Complete the four Organizational Assessment Questionnaires (Policy, People, Enabling Mechanisms, Programs/Activities/Projects). 
2. Add all item scores within each questionnaire and encode them in the Sub-Total GMEF Score rows, then compute the Total GMEF Score per entry point. {index=2}
3. Transfer the sub-totals and entry-point totals into the GMEF Scoresheet, then compute the Over-all GMEF Score. 
4. Interpret results using the Legend of Scores (Over-all Level and Level per Entry Point). 

GMEF Scoresheet (Copy-Paste Table)

Use this table as your encoding sheet. It lists the key areas under each entry point exactly as shown in the handbook. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Entry Point	Key Areas (encode score per key area)
POLICY	1. Issuance of initial policies on GAD 2. Issuance of policies to mainstream GAD in the organization 3. Integration of GAD in the Organization’s Policies 4. Updating and Continuous Enhancement of GAD Policies 5. Model GAD Policy Sub-Total: ________ Level for Policy: ________
PEOPLE	1. For Establishing GFPS & GAD Champions/Advocates 2. For GAD Initiatives & Capacity Development Activities 3. For GAD Sponsorship & Related Programs 4. GAD Champions as Program Implementers 5. GAD Experts Sub-Total: ________ Level for People: ________
ENABLING MECHANISMS	1. Setting-up of Essential GAD Mechanisms 2. Functional GAD Mechanisms 3. Integration of GAD in the Organization’s Mechanisms 4. Advanced GAD Structures and Systems 5. Model GAD Structures and Systems Sub-Total: ________ Level for Enabling Mechanisms: ________
PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (PAPs)	1. Initial Activities to Facilitate GAD Mainstreaming 2. Establishing Commitment towards GAD Mainstreaming 3. GAD Application 4. GAD Commitment and Institutionalization 5. Model PAPs Sub-Total: ________ Level for PAPs: ________
TOTAL / OVER-ALL	TOTAL SCORE (Overall): ________ Over-all Level: ________

Header fields (fill in):

• Name of Organization Assessed: ________________________________
• Date Administered: ________________________________
• Inclusive Period of Assessment: ________________________________

Legend of Scores (Interpretation Tables)

A. Over-all Level (0–100 points)

Range	Level	Description
0 – 30.99 points	1	Foundation Formation
31 – 60.99 points	2	Installation of Strategic Mechanisms
61 – 80.99 points	3	GAD Application
81 – 95.99 points	4	Commitment Enhancement and Institutionalization
96 – 100 points	5	Replication and Innovation

B. Level per Entry Point (0–25 points per entry point)

Range	Level	Description
0 – 7.99 points	1	Foundation Formation
8 – 14.99 points	2	Installation of Strategic Mechanisms
15 – 19.99 points	3	GAD Application
20 – 23.99 points	4	Commitment Enhancement and Institutionalization
24 – 25 points	5	Replication and Innovation

MOV (Means of Verification) Practical Notes

During administration, the handbook emphasizes technical preparation of MOVs and securing MOVs as references for future reassessments. It also notes that one document may serve as MOV for more than one item (e.g., GAD Plan and Budget).

Recommended MOV Foldering (for faster validation)

Organize MOVs per entry point so reviewers can validate item ratings quickly.

GMEF_MOVs_[AgencyName]/
  Policy/
  People/
  Enabling_Mechanisms/
  PAPs/

What the Assessment Questionnaires Typically Contain

Each entry point questionnaire contains columns for the descriptor/questions, scoring options (No / Partly Yes / Yes), and a space for Means of Verification/Remarks. 

Actionable Post-Assessment Step

Agencies are advised to review items marked “NO” or “PARTLY YES” and design programs/activities to address gaps. 

Consolidate questionnaire scores per entry point Encode to Scoresheet; compute totals Determine levels using legend tables Identify “NO / PARTLY YES” gaps and write corresponding PPAs File MOVs securely for the next reassessment

Source: A Handbook on the Application of the Enhanced Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (PCW, 2016). 

Download and Reference Files (Enhanced GMEF)

One-click access to the GMEF Scoresheet spreadsheet and the official Enhanced GMEF Handbook PDF

GMEF Self-Assessment Scoresheet

Google Sheet • Encoding and consolidation tool

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Enhanced GMEF Handbook (PCW, 2016)

Google Drive PDF • Official reference for descriptors and MOV guidance

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