The GEAR Initiative is an international program (Public-Private Partnership) initiated by the International Copper Association (ICA), the International Energy Agency, SEforAll, UNIDO, U4E, AFUR and managed by ICA.

​GEAR’s vision is that increasing the efficiency of power grids will maximize the amount of electricity delivered without increasing electricity production and GHG emissions to accelerate African countries’ economic and human development. Its mission is to bring key stakeholders together in a coordinated manner to deliver free technical assistance on aspects related to improving grid efficiency, reliability and resilience.