How can energy sector reforms improve women's and girls' living conditions?

Reforming the energy sector in a more gender-sensitive way through obtained evidence is a pivotal step for the improvement of women’s and girls’ living conditions, and the impact of informed energy sector interventions leads to more effective outcomes.

Is gender in the transition to energy for all?

ENERGIA, in collaboration with nine research teams, is delighted to release a new report “ Gender in the transition to energy for all: From evidence to inclusive policies ” presenting a synthesis of the evidence generated by the five-year research programme.

Why do energy businesses need women?

For energy businesses, women are central actors as they access untapped markets, build trusting relationships with potential customers and provide service quality which builds customer confidence. Statistical data from Ghana and Tanzania state that productive uses of energy can contribute to women’s economic empowerment (RA6).

Do men and women have different energy needs?

The research emphasises that men and women have different energy needs, control over and access to energy resources and services. To be effective and not gender-neutral, energy policies must address this differentiation to ensure equitable access to energy services between men and women.

Does a gender approach improve energy access?

The new report released by ENERGIA, in collaboration with nine research teams, gathers the empirical evidence related to the benefits that taking a gender approach has for energy access interventions, with the aim to translate this evidence into recommendations for energy policy and practice.

How can modern energy services improve women's empowerment?

In the domain of employment, gender norms, values, customs and habits hinder women’s empowerment, even though studies show that use of modern energy services can contribute to increasing gender equality and changing these gender norms. Women can also take advantage of political processes to gain better energy access and change gender norms.