New program pushes role for Egyptian women in sustainable energy
An international bank is working to increase the presence of Egyptian women in the field of green energy.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a program to support Egyptian women in the field of green energy by creating more employment opportunities for them and supporting their small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector.
According to an EBRD statement, the program aims to “identify challenges that prevent women’s participation in the sector and potential [skill gaps], and will work with the Egyptian authorities to overcome these issues.” The Program for Supporting Renewable Energy and Promoting Gender Equality in Egypt is one aspect of the $7 million joint technical cooperation initiative co-funded by the bank and the Green Climate Fund.