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− | Energy poverty affects women in developing countries more severely than it affects men; at the same time, women have less control over household resources and are often not involved in decision-making processes on energy matters. In order for transition processes of energy systems to be sustainable, these gender-related concerns need to be addressed.<br/>Although this link is widely recognized, gender aspects are still not well perceived in the planning of energy projects. | + | Energy poverty affects women in developing countries more severely than it affects men; at the same time, women have less control over household resources and are often not involved in decision-making processes on energy matters. In order for transition processes of energy systems to be sustainable, these gender-related concerns need to be addressed.<br/>Although this link is widely recognized, gender aspects are still not well perceived in the planning of energy projects. |
− | + | To better understand the role of gender concerns in project planning, the research presented in this paper evaluates concepts of small-scale sustainable energy projects with regard to their gender sensitivity. The data originates from an expert evaluation process and was analyzed with focus on gender-related aspects. The results show that even in sustainable energy projects the issue is still not high on the agenda<ref>The role of gender concerns in the planning of small-scale energy projects in developing countries. Julia Terrapon-Pfaff, Carmen Dienst and Willington Ortiz.</ref><span style="line-height: 20.400001525878906px;">.</span> | |
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Revision as of 09:50, 29 April 2014
The Role of Gender Concerns in the Planning of Small-scale Energy Projects in Developing Countries
Presenter: Julia Terrapon-Pfaff, (Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy GmbH,Germany)
Overview
Energy poverty affects women in developing countries more severely than it affects men; at the same time, women have less control over household resources and are often not involved in decision-making processes on energy matters. In order for transition processes of energy systems to be sustainable, these gender-related concerns need to be addressed. To better understand the role of gender concerns in project planning, the research presented in this paper evaluates concepts of small-scale sustainable energy projects with regard to their gender sensitivity. The data originates from an expert evaluation process and was analyzed with focus on gender-related aspects. The results show that even in sustainable energy projects the issue is still not high on the agenda[1]. |
References
- ↑ The role of gender concerns in the planning of small-scale energy projects in developing countries. Julia Terrapon-Pfaff, Carmen Dienst and Willington Ortiz.