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Gendered Energy Relations at the Crossroads of Asia: Electri...
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 rat...
Understanding the Gap Between Gender Equality and Social Inc...
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....
Understanding the Gap Between Gender Equality and Social Inc...
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....
.Mission 300: Powering Africa’s Future with Energy and Entre...
In this episode of Talking Development, World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde sits down with Lyndsay Holley Handler, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Delta40 Venture Studio, to explore innovative...
Gender, Energy, and the Southeast Asia Struggle (2023)
Listen to this podcast for an insightful discussion on gender and the energy transition in Southeast Asia. Amira Bilqis from the ASEAN Centre for Energy and May Thazin Aung from the International Inst...
Does Energy Poverty Matter for Gender Inequality? Global Evi...
This study analyzes data from 51 developing countries between 2002 and 2017 and finds that improved energy access boosts women's employment while also enhancing female health, education, and socio-eco...
Tracking SDG 7: Energy Progress Report (2024)
Research shows a positive correlation between women's empowerment and household energy access. This report tracks progress on Sustainable Development Goal 7 which aims to ensure access to affordable, ...
Gender and Ethnic Disparities in Energy Poverty: The Case of...
The production and consumption roles of men and women in energy sector are relatively better known than intersectional disparities along identity lines. In this paper, researchers investigate energy p...
Solar PV: A Gender Perspective (2022)
The solar photovoltaic sector is the largest employer within the renewable energy sector, accounting for some 4.3 million jobs in 2021 – one-third of all renewable energy jobs, according to this repor...
Women's Economic Empowerment in Pakistan: An Evidence Guided...
This report examines the pervasive gender gaps in Pakistan, highlighting critical barriers to women's economic empowerment, including limited labor force participation, restricted access to financial ...
South Asia Gender Innovation Lab Annual Report FY24:
As of June 2024, SAR GIL has influenced over US$501 million in development spending in World Bank projects — amounting to US$99 for every US$1 invested in the Lab. This annual report highlights key re...
How Strengthening Women’s Financial Control Impacts Labor Su...