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The SEforALL MEL Framework defines a structured approach to monitoring and evaluating the organization's efforts to advance SDG 7. It utilizes a Program Theory and Theory of Action to track a chain of results from inputs and activities to intermediate outcomes—specifically leaders unlocking finance and brokering partnerships—and ultimately to high-level impacts such as universal energy access and increased renewable energy shares. The framework implements a four-level monitoring system ranging from organizational inputs to high-level impacts, supported by annual and intervention-specific reporting cycles and a phased maturity plan extending to 2021.

The fashion industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions and water pollution, with a supply chain heavily reliant on fossil fuels and concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. Women comprise over 60% of the global garment workforce but face systemic barriers, including limited access to sustainable energy and underrepresentation in leadership. The report advocates for the adoption of renewable energy, circular fashion models, and gender-responsive policies to drive a sustainable transition. Key recommendations include scaling financial support for women-led SMEs, investing in green skills training, and implementing mandatory supply chain transparency to address environmental and social inequities.

The report identifies a significant energy access gap in Sierra Leone's education sector, where only 22.5% of schools have electricity. It proposes a phased roadmap (2023-2029) to electrify 9,596 schools, estimating a total financing need of $90 million for secondary schools alone. The document advocates for a shift from traditional grant-based equipment ownership to service-based or hybrid delivery models to ensure long-term sustainability and operation and maintenance.

The report identifies a significant energy access gap in Sierra Leone's schools, with 86% of primary schools lacking electricity. It proposes a three-phase roadmap (2023–2029) to electrify over 9,500 schools using solar PV systems, estimating a total investment need of $90 million for secondary schools alone. The analysis emphasizes the need for a shift from donor-led equipment ownership to sustainable service-based or hybrid delivery models to ensure long-term operation and maintenance (O&M).

The report identifies a significant energy access gap in Sierra Leone's healthcare facilities, particularly at the primary healthcare unit (PHU) level, and proposes a phased roadmap to electrify 1,134 PHUs using solar PV systems. It estimates a total financing requirement of $64 million ($53m CapEx and $11m OpEx) and evaluates three delivery models—traditional ownership, service-based, and hybrid—to ensure long-term sustainability and operation and maintenance (O&M).

The report finds that mini-grid tariffs in Sierra Leone (USD 0.74–0.82/kWh) are significantly higher than subsidized tariffs in Nigeria (as low as USD 0.30/kWh). The primary cost drivers in Sierra Leone are return on investment (37%) and plant operating and maintenance costs (33%). Key recommendations include extending license periods from 20 to 25 years to lower depreciation, excluding unutilized capacity from tariffs to avoid transferring market risk to consumers, and implementing bulk procurement of equipment to achieve economies of scale.

The document evaluates Madagascar's cold chain infrastructure, identifying significant electricity gaps in health facilities and high post-harvest losses in agriculture. It proposes investment pathways for medical cold chain equipment and electrification, alongside a scenario-based analysis for four key agricultural value chains.

The report outlines a comprehensive strategy for Madagascar to reach universal electricity access by 2030, estimating a total investment requirement of approximately 7 billion USD. The plan identifies four primary modalities: grid densification, grid extension, mini-grids (medium and low voltage), and standalone solar systems. Standalone solar is projected to be the most significant contributor in terms of total connections, while grid densification is highlighted as the most financially efficient method. The analysis emphasizes the need for coordinated planning between government bodies and the private sector, alongside infrastructure upgrades to ensure energy quality.

The report evaluates the extent to which gender considerations are embedded in national energy policies and the corporate practices of energy companies. It utilizes a scoring system to analyze female participation, economic empowerment, education, and labor rights across different income levels and energy sectors, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification.

The report identifies a significant global cooling access gap affecting approximately 3.4 billion people, categorized into the rural poor, slum dwellers, carbon captives, and middle-income groups. It highlights the critical role of cooling in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly regarding heat-related mortality, vaccine preservation, and agricultural food loss. The document emphasizes the intersection of the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, warning that unmanaged demand for inefficient air conditioning could lead to a massive increase in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It proposes a holistic 'thinking thermally' approach, combining passive cooling, district cooling, and efficient technology with innovative financing models like PAYGO to provide sustainable cooling for all.