All Content Tagged “Energy and Infrastructure”

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Buckets of charcoal on a table
Buckets of charcoal on a table. Photo Credit: Clean Air Catalyst

Charting the Course for Gender-Responsive Clean Air Action in Nairobi

Researchers from USAID's Clean Air Catalyst in Nairobi, Kenya are considering gender-specific factors and procedures when identifying and designing solutions for air pollution. 

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  • Economic Growth
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Inclusive Development
  • Partnerships
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Attendees of the Clean Air Catalyst’s ‘Women in Clean Air’ workshop pose for a group photo. Photo Credit: USAID Clean Air Catalyst

Women are Taking on Indore’s Air Pollution Crisis by Transforming the Transport Sector

Women working in the transport sector in Indore lead air quality initiatives, sharing strategies to improve air pollution through USAID’s Clean Air Catalyst project.

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  • Economic Growth
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Inclusive Development
  • Partnerships
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A solar panel on a thatched roof.
A solar panel on a thatched roof. Photo Credit: Azuri Technologies

#MindTheGap: How Catalytic Funding Mobilized $1 Billion for Clean Energy, Gender Equality, and Resilient Agriculture

USAID has mobilized more than $1 billion in private capital for development through INVEST, working in 81 countries across a wide range of sectors, including gender equality.

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  • Economic Growth
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Biodiversity, Conservation, and Natural Resources Management
  • Adolescent Girls/Youth
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Gender Analysis
  • Inclusive Development
  • LGBTQI+ Peoples
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting
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A bridge over a river surrounded by mountains
El Níspero II hydroelectric power plant in Honduras. Photo Credit: Deetken Impact

Renewable Energy Project Advances Gender Lens Equity in Honduran Community

In Honduras, USAID support provided technical assistance to a hydroelectric power plant to enhance their gender-smart practices, community engagement, and advocacy in gender equality.

    Tags:
  • Economic Growth
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Land and Property Rights
  • Biodiversity, Conservation, and Natural Resources Management
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Inclusive Development
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
  • Partnerships
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A Bright Future: The Story of How a Young Woman in Pakistan Became an Energy Expert

In a country where women account for less than 4 percent of staff in the energy sector nationwide, they are becoming the new face of the energy sector. USAID/Pakistan is investing in hands-on education for young women to improve access to the industry and inspire the next generation of energy leaders.

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  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
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Fact Sheet: USAID Highlights Gender Equality Commitments at 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Read this fact sheet that highlights USAID's gender equality commitments, including Care Infrastructure, Gender Equality in Agrifood Systems, and the Women in the Sustainable Economy Initiative (WISE).

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  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance
  • Digital Access and Technology
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Inclusive Development
  • Policy
  • Resilience and Food Security
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Women’s Leadership
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Linking Gender and Climate: Gender Equality Resources from Climatelinks

Gender equitable and inclusive climate programming improves adaptation, mitigation, and resilience results while also reducing gender inequality and elevating women as climate leaders. 

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  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Inclusive Development
  • Women’s Leadership
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Engendering Industries: Program Results

Read about USAID’s Engendering Industries program results, which increase economic opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated sectors, including the energy; water; infrastructure; and information and communications technology sectors.

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  • Economic Growth
  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce

Organizational Goal Setting for Gender Equality

Read this guide that supports workplace managers and staff to set and make progress towards their organizational gender equality, diversity, and inclusion goals.

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  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Engaging Men and Boys
  • Gender Analysis
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Women’s Leadership

Engendering Industries: Resources and Tools

Access resources and tools related to USAID's Engendering Industries program, which aims to increase gender equality in male-dominated industries around the world.

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  • Energy and Infrastructure
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce