Gender Analysis

This study aimed to analyse the gender component in the energy sector for the appraisal of IGEN IV (Indo-German Energy Programme) and IGEF (Indo-German Energy Forum) programmes. The goal of the project was to develop a cross-cutting gender strategy to address the deficiencies in energy sector programme and support female empowerment for maximizing the program impact. Stakeholder interviews were conducted to understand the current situation of women in the energy sector and recommendations were given for achieving gender mainstreaming in the energy sector within the boundaries of IGEN IV and IGEF Programmes. Further, gender markers and gender indicators were identified and defined. The analysis for gender rating will help to develop gender strategy that moves beyond simply accounting for equal representation of female and male beneficiaries in all activities. The major recommendations that were suggested were gender neutral language, formation of women only forums, more workshops on sensitisation and more focus on identifying the role of women in propagating cleaner energy in their localities.