The EQuIP toolkit is a collection of analytical tools that address the three key aspects of inclusive and sustainable industrial development, namely i) economic; ii) social, and iii) environmental outcomes. Using the EQuIP diagnostic tools, policy practitioners can develop and rely on a comprehensive, multidimensional assessment of the industrial sector. The sector’s strengths and weaknesses can thereby be empirically identified. The EQUIP diagnostic tools were specifically designed to provide a solid foundation for this assessment, encompassing a range of economic, social and environmental aspects. The primary goal is to equip policy practitioners with a clear understanding of i) the sector’s economic performance and trajectory; ii) how inclusive it has been in terms of providing productive and decent jobs for both men and women, and iii) the extent of the sector’s impact on the environment, and whether effective efforts have been made to limit these impacts.
The EQuIP toolkit comprises eight topical tools, as well as a “Tool 0”, which provides guidance on how to use the EQuIP tools in industrial policymaking. Each tool consists of a document that conceptually discusses a specific topic, explains its relevance to industrial policymakers, and provides instructions on calculating indicators, sourcing data and interpreting results. The tools are freely available and are self-contained, and are ideally taught in a training course.
