This blog details the success of the Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation and Access (ZESTA) Project's Internship Program in creating a pipeline of female STEM graduates for technical roles in the energy
Women, as primary household energy managers, are uniquely positioned to promote clean energy adoption, but they remain marginalized within the institutions driving this transition. This blog highlights their underrepresentation, with women comprising
In South Asia, women make up just 1–25% of the energy utility workforce. This blog showcases how organizations can close this gap through human resources (HR) policies that improve recruitment, professional development,
This literature review examines how gender vulnerabilities are addressed in low-carbon energy transition literature, arriving at four key themes: land-use change, gender-neutral energy policies, access to resources, and the gendered nature of
In 2017, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopted the world's first regional policy integrating gender equity into energy and climate initiatives. Each member state developed a National
This report establishes a baseline for women's employment in energy utilities and ministries across Pacific Island Countries. Analyzing policies, workforce data, and industry practices at various career stages, it identifies gaps
Using data from Bangladesh's Household Income and Expenditure Surveys (2010–2016), this study investigates the link between financial inclusion and energy poverty. The findings show that households with financial access experience significantly lower
This study analyzes the gendered impacts of electrification in Shughnan District, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. It reveals that grid-connected communities experience 27% higher female literacy rates and nearly six-times higher household incomes.
Progress toward integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) objectives in Nepal’s energy sector has been slow, despite constitutional commitments to gender equality and non-discrimination. Focusing on institutional and policy
Progress toward integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) objectives in Nepal’s energy sector has been slow, despite constitutional commitments to gender equality and non-discrimination. Focusing on institutional and policy
Documents
Empowering Women in Zanzibar's Energy Sector: A Journey of Transformation to Bridge the Gender Gap (2024)
This blog details the success of the Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation and Access (ZESTA) Project's Internship Program in creating a pipeline of female STEM graduates for technical roles in the energy
Gender Equality Enables a Just Energy Transition (2024).
Women, as primary household energy managers, are uniquely positioned to promote clean energy adoption, but they remain marginalized within the institutions driving this transition. This blog highlights their underrepresentation, with women comprising
Leveraging HR Metrics to Close the Gender Gap in South Asia’s Energy Sector (2024)
In South Asia, women make up just 1–25% of the energy utility workforce. This blog showcases how organizations can close this gap through human resources (HR) policies that improve recruitment, professional development,
Gender Vulnerabilities in Low Carbon Energy Transitions: A Conceptual Review (2023)
This literature review examines how gender vulnerabilities are addressed in low-carbon energy transition literature, arriving at four key themes: land-use change, gender-neutral energy policies, access to resources, and the gendered nature of
The Political Economy of Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access in Senegal (2024)
In 2017, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopted the world's first regional policy integrating gender equity into energy and climate initiatives. Each member state developed a National
Pacific Women in Power: Women's Employment in the Pacific Power Sector Baseline Report (2024)
This report establishes a baseline for women's employment in energy utilities and ministries across Pacific Island Countries. Analyzing policies, workforce data, and industry practices at various career stages, it identifies gaps
Energy Poverty Alleviation Through Financial Inclusion: Role of Gender in Bangladesh (2023)
Using data from Bangladesh's Household Income and Expenditure Surveys (2010–2016), this study investigates the link between financial inclusion and energy poverty. The findings show that households with financial access experience significantly lower
Gendered Energy Relations at the Crossroads of Asia: Electrification, Empowerment, and Mixed Outcomes in Northeastern Afghanistan (2021)
This study analyzes the gendered impacts of electrification in Shughnan District, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. It reveals that grid-connected communities experience 27% higher female literacy rates and nearly six-times higher household incomes.
Understanding the Gap Between Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy and Implementation in the Energy Sector: The Case of Nepal (2023)
Progress toward integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) objectives in Nepal’s energy sector has been slow, despite constitutional commitments to gender equality and non-discrimination. Focusing on institutional and policy
Understanding the Gap Between Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy and Implementation in the Energy Sector: The Case of Nepal (2023)
Progress toward integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) objectives in Nepal’s energy sector has been slow, despite constitutional commitments to gender equality and non-discrimination. Focusing on institutional and policy