Resources & Training

Helpful Documents

Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides a description of the I-JEDI tool and information on how the tool can be linked with a broader development impact assessment framework to comprehensively evaluate impacts of clean energy and other low carbon actions.

User Guide

The I-JEDI user guide provides detailed information on how to use the I-JEDI tool and information on data needs, assumptions and results.

 
I-JEDI Spreadsheet Model

Use the I-JEDI spreadsheet version of the model to see exactly how it all comes together.

International Jobs and Economic Development Impacts Model: Stories of Use and Impact

This brief outlines several different applications of the I-JEDI model across Zambia, South Africa, and Mexico.

Video Tutorial and Presentations

Watch tutorial video

This I-JEDI tutorial walks users through how to use the tool and provides information on key data needs, inputs, outputs and assumptions.

International Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (I-JEDI) Model

This presentation provides an overview of the I-JEDI model including key assumptions, data and methodology, as well as a few short case studies on JEDI applications.

 
Africa AFOLU Community of Practice Webinar

This webinar focuses on tailoring the I-JEDI model to support economic and job impact assessment in the AFOLU sectors, as well as current capabilities for the energy sector.

I-JEDI and a Global Green Recovery

This webinar covers opportunities for the I-JEDI model to assist countries in assessing job and economic impacts of clean energy options to support green economic recovery. It also includes a demonstration of I-JEDI for potential users and a panel about the tool’s applications in South Africa.

Development Impact Assessment Framework (DIA) and Tutorial

The DIA Framework supports qualitative and quantitative DIA analyses to inform decision-making and catalyze implementation of low carbon actions. The I-JEDI model's outputs can feed into the broader the DIA Framework and provide valuable information on specific clean energy actions, supporting prioritization and informed decision-making.

DIA Web Course

A seven-part web series to introduce the DIA framework, learn common DIA steps, and see examples of DIA application.

DIA Toolkit

The DIA Toolkit helps practitioners and policymakers find tools and approaches to assess specific impacts of low carbon actions. These tools and impact analyses can feed into broader DIA processes described on the webpage.

Development Impact Assessment Publications

Development Impact Assessment Highlights Co-Benefits of GHG Mitigation Actions

Assessing Development Impacts Associated with LEDS: Lessons Learned from Pilot Efforts in Kenya and Montenegro

Development Impact Assessment Case Study: South Africa

Custom Regions

Custom region allows you to use the I-JEDI model for your region of interest, be it a country, geographic region, county, etc.

Custom region begins with one of three starting points, based off of different sources each suited for different areas.

To learn more about custom region and where to begin, click here.

 
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