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Finance and Policy
Tanzania: supercharging last mile access through battery rental
With a 32% energy access rate, the government of Tanzania has made expanding access to energy a national priority.
Renewable energy
15 women from 11 countries join GWEC’s leadership programme
GWEC and GWNET have selected 15 participants from 11 countries to take part in the Women in Wind Global Leadership Programme.
Renewable energy
Gender diversity in the renewables sector still needs work
The South African renewable energy industry is actively giving attention to adjust and improve the levels of gender representation, at all levels, with the launch of its Gender Diversity Working Group.
Reports
Wind: Best practices for gender diversity in talent recruitment
Studies from the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA) show that wind energy capacity must quadruple over the next decade to keep global warming at least 2°C below pre-industrial levels and steer us towards a 1.5°C development pathway. This urgent mission will require enormous collective effort, commitment and talent.
Renewable energy
PayGo tech company launches award for inspirational women in Kenya
Nominations for the Brighter Lives awards included recommendations from agents inspired to join Azuri from seeing female role models in their jobs.
Business and markets
Accelerator for women-led green energy businesses in Malawi and Nigeria
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum has launched an Accelerator Programme targeting green women-led or owned businesses.
Women in Energy
Female African scientists improve research and inspire the next generation
Timed to coincide with the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science today (11 February) and to inspire more female students to study and work in science, the GCRF START grant has announced the results of its three-year project launched in March 2019.
Renewable energy
Ifeoma Malo has just one goal: Ending energy poverty
The success of our industry depends on active engagement and flow of information between stakeholders and decision-makers, says Ifeoma Malo.
Women in Energy
Research into gender and energy makes for better decision-making
The African Development Bank, Climate Investment Funds and ENERGIA International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy have jointly launched country briefs offering new insight into gender and energy in Africa.
Women in Energy
Mentorship key for career -Women in Energy
Mentoring plays an important role for women in the energy sector who wish to advance their careers.
