{"id":6290,"date":"2026-02-25T18:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/econoler.com\/?post_type=case_study&#038;p=6290"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:58:58","slug":"empowering-women-in-energy-the-story-of-wen-africa","status":"publish","type":"case_study","link":"https:\/\/econoler.com\/en\/case-studies\/empowering-women-in-energy-the-story-of-wen-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Women in Energy: The Story of WEN-Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking Barriers in the Energy Sector<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The journey to launch WEN-Africa required a strategic and holistic approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Key milestones included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mapping the Landscape: Identifying key stakeholders across 14 African countries, including public institutions, private sector leaders, and non-profits committed to gender equality in energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing a Roadmap: Creating a comprehensive guide for establishing and sustaining the network to ensure its longevity and the achievement of its intended impacts. Learn more about this roadmap <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/enhancing-capacity-development-gender-equality-africas-energy-n8nkf\/?trackingId=IFTnRyV8XURFAcO%2FkOnFJg%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official Launch Event: Gathering thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to inaugurate WEN-Africa and set the stage for collaborative action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity Building: Assessing training needs and delivering targeted programs, including a Training of Trainers (ToT) course in both English and French to equip professionals with the skills to integrate gender perspectives into energy initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-blue-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blue-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols wp-pattern__text-two-cols--spacer-color-right is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Lasting Impacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WEN-Africa is more than just a professional network; it is a platform for advocacy, knowledge exchange, and capacity development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">By connecting institutions and individuals committed to gender equality, the network offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A space to drive policy change and systematically embed gender mainstreaming in energy projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to critical knowledge-sharing opportunities, ensuring professionals stay at the forefront of gender and energy nexus developments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced visibility and recognition for organizations championing gender equity in the energy sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-green-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-3-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-blue-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-blue-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-two-cols is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-blue-1-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring Success and Learning from Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Training programs conducted under WEN-Africa, to equip professionals with the skills to integrate gender perspectives into energy initiatives, have already yielded valuable insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-grey-200-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Nearly 100% of participants<\/strong> in the English sessions found the training content relevant, particularly in areas like gender mainstreaming and analysis. The French training also generated high engagement, although responses varied regarding the complexity and applicability of certain modules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">These findings underscore the importance of tailoring training to diverse audiences while ensuring that all participants, regardless of language or background, acquire practical and actionable knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-green-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-4-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WEN-Africa In Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"6296\" src=\"https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/588d31ca-bb80-4bcc-aee8-bf0aa349f175.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/588d31ca-bb80-4bcc-aee8-bf0aa349f175.jpg 640w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/588d31ca-bb80-4bcc-aee8-bf0aa349f175-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__color-spacer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-green-3-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-3-background-color has-background wp-pattern__color-spacer__separator\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-image has-blue-3-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-pattern__text-image__image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/320c5831-2f4d-4efb-955e-8d0a60ae3ddf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/320c5831-2f4d-4efb-955e-8d0a60ae3ddf.jpg 640w, https:\/\/econoler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/320c5831-2f4d-4efb-955e-8d0a60ae3ddf-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-pattern__text-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-image__content__inner is-vertical is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b46f1e35 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-image__content__title-text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-pattern__text-image__content__title-text__title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37de2f6ed2f02831cfc21c37f1125bfe\">What\u2019s Next for WEN-Africa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-pattern__text-image__content__title-text__text has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a48414c417b4bc9fe733e20e66522b89\">As our assignment is now completed, its legacy continues. The World Bank will oversee WEN-Africa\u2019s ongoing activities to ensure that the momentum built through the network continues to inspire and drive real change across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-pattern__text-image__content__title-text__text has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a60b09ba39e02bc73946846c33de6b98\">The energy sector in Africa is evolving, and WEN-Africa is ensuring that women are not just part of the conversation \u2013 but leading it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you passionate about gender equality in the energy sector? Stay connected with WEN-Africa and be part of this transformative journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative was led by Africa Gender Energy Team (AGET) of the World Bank, Africa Energy Department, funded by the World Bank\u2019s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), and carried out by Econoler, builds on models like RENEW-MENA and WePOWER. WEN-Africa is not just a network; it is a movement toward a more inclusive, diverse, and empowered energy sector in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we can power a more inclusive future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-pattern__text-image__content__link is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/econoler.com\/en\/services\/integration-of-environmental-gender-equality-and-social-inclusion-dimensions\/\">Learn more about Integration of Environmental, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Dimensions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating Lasting 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