Archives: Documents
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Gender equality and sustainable development – 2014 World Survey on the Role of Women in Development
The immense social, economic and environmental consequences of climate change and loss of essential ecosystems are becoming clear. Their effects are already being felt in floods, droughts, and devastated landscapesand livelihoods. Among those most affected are the women and girls, given the precariousness of their livelihoods, the burden of securing shelter, food, water and fuel…
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The Gender Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index
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Creando condiciones para la equidad de género en proyectos públicos de electrificación rural La Experiencia del Proyecto de Electrificación de Nicaragua (PELNICA)
This study examines the benefits that can be derived through gender mainstreaming in sustainable energy projects, specifically looking at the case for PURE in Nicaragua. Attention is given to activities that boost women’s participation in decision making and non-traditional roles.
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Creando Condiciones para la Equidad de Género en proyectos Energéticos Rurales Estudio de Caso Guatemala 2014 La experiencia del proyecto: Usos Productivos de la Energía Renovable en Guatemala
This study examines the benefits that can be derived through gender mainstreaming in sustainable energy projects, specifically looking at the case for PURE in Guatemala. Attention is given to activities that boost women’s participation in decision making and non-traditional roles.
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Valuing Time: Time Use Survey, the Capability Approach, and Gender Analysis
Time use survey is one of the fundamental, and most widely employed, research tools used to bring a gender perspective to project planning. However, narrow interpretations of time use data can distort the understanding of how project-induced time use changes affect women and men’s well-being. This paper argues that the application of some of the…
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Gender and climate change capacity development series: Gender and energy
This module provides the basic information and learning tools needed to understand and advocate for integrating gender perspectives into regional, national and community-level climate change initiatives. It covers the following topics:– Gender-differentiated aspects of energy production, use and distribution in the Asia-Pacific region;– Climate stress on the energy sector and the gendered results of these…
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Gender Briefing Notes: Supporting active inclusion of women in energy and development projects
This brochure has been developed to assist EUEI PDF partners, consultants and energy practitioners to ensure equal benefits for men and women in development projects in the energy sector, as well as to ensure a gender sensitive approach in ongoing and future interventions. The Briefing Notes will provide the reader with gender dimensions of the…
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Guidelines on Renewable Energy Technologies for Women in Rural and Informal Urban Areas
Practice has demonstrated that fully integrating women as key stakeholders in the design, use, distribution and maintenance of renewable energy technologies remains a challenge for energy planners. As a result, women are often a disadvantaged group whose energy needs are not adequately addressed. For this reason, these Guidelines focus primarily on renewable energy technologies (RETs)…
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Mainstreaming Gender in the Energy Sector. Trainers Guide
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Mainstreaming gender in the energy sector. Training manual
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Integração da Abordagem de Género no Sector de Energia. Guião do Formador
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Integração da Abordagem de Género no Sector de Energia. Manual Sobre Género e Energia
Portuguese Translation – Mozambique