Access to clean and affordable energy is one of the strongest predictors of human development. In rural Africa, where electricity access remains below 30 percent in many countries, energy poverty
Gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is a policy and productivity issue. The absence of women in technical education and professional practice constrains innovation, weakens the human
Africa’s energy transition is often described in terms of megawatts, pipelines, and investment flows. Yet the decisive factor in whether the continent meets its 2030 and 2050 targets lies not
The WEN-Africa Conference in Lusaka is anticipated to serve as a pivotal moment in the continent's energy and gender agenda. It will bring together leaders from both the public and
In Africa, the urgency of a just energy transition is matched by the reality of persistent gender inequality. As nations across the region seek to expand electricity access, accelerate climate
“You can’t lead a sector you’ve never been allowed to step into.” This one sentence captures the challenge faced by thousands of young women across Africa who are eager, capable,
“If energy powers development, then gender inclusion defines how equitably that development is shared.” Africa stands at the edge of an energy transformation. With abundant renewable resources, a rapidly growing
“You can’t become what you can’t see.” This single line encapsulates the quiet but profound reason why girls are missing from Africa’s energy workforce. Despite a continent rich in innovation,
Africa’s energy transition is not a question of if but how, and for whom. Across the continent, nations are accelerating their shift toward cleaner, decentralized, and more resilient energy
The conventional metrics of energy access electrification rates, generation capacity, grid expansion do not tell the full story. They paint an incomplete picture that often obscures systemic disparities in how
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How Clean Energy Can Empower Women in Rural Communities?
Access to clean and affordable energy is one of the strongest predictors of human development. In rural Africa, where electricity access remains below 30 percent in many countries, energy poverty
Mentorship as Sector Infrastructure: Advancing Gender Equality in Africa’s STEM Workforce
Gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is a policy and productivity issue. The absence of women in technical education and professional practice constrains innovation, weakens the human
Africa’s Energy Transition Needs Women at the Helm
Africa’s energy transition is often described in terms of megawatts, pipelines, and investment flows. Yet the decisive factor in whether the continent meets its 2030 and 2050 targets lies not
Lusaka 2025: Why WEN-Africa’s Conference Will Be a Milestone for Gender and Energy?
The WEN-Africa Conference in Lusaka is anticipated to serve as a pivotal moment in the continent's energy and gender agenda. It will bring together leaders from both the public and
Internship Isn’t Just Exposure - It’s Policy in Action for Gender Equity
In Africa, the urgency of a just energy transition is matched by the reality of persistent gender inequality. As nations across the region seek to expand electricity access, accelerate climate
Fueling Futures: Why Energy Internships Are Crucial to Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Women Leaders
“You can’t lead a sector you’ve never been allowed to step into.” This one sentence captures the challenge faced by thousands of young women across Africa who are eager, capable,
Gender-Inclusive Energy Policies: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development in Africa
“If energy powers development, then gender inclusion defines how equitably that development is shared.” Africa stands at the edge of an energy transformation. With abundant renewable resources, a rapidly growing
Access is Power: Why Girls Need Early Exposure to Africa’s Energy Sector!
“You can’t become what you can’t see.” This single line encapsulates the quiet but profound reason why girls are missing from Africa’s energy workforce. Despite a continent rich in innovation,
Women at the Center of Africa’s Energy Transition: Why Policy Can’t Be Gender-Blind
Africa’s energy transition is not a question of if but how, and for whom. Across the continent, nations are accelerating their shift toward cleaner, decentralized, and more resilient energy
Powering Equity: A Gender-Responsive Framework for Africa’s Energy Transition
The conventional metrics of energy access electrification rates, generation capacity, grid expansion do not tell the full story. They paint an incomplete picture that often obscures systemic disparities in how