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Priority Area 10💼 Economic Justice & Productive Sectors

Gender, Energy and Lighting

EAC commits to ensuring equitable access to clean and affordable energy for all, recognizing the disproportionate burden on women.

Emerging
Overall Progress
30%
2
Strategies
2
Indicators
0
Milestones
2024-12-15
Last Updated
Policy Statement

EAC commits to ensuring equitable access to clean and affordable energy for all, recognizing the disproportionate burden on women.

Rationale

Women and girls bear the burden of energy poverty, spending time collecting fuel and facing health risks from indoor air pollution.

Key Gaps Identified
  • Insufficient clean energy infrastructure in rural areas
  • Limited gender considerations in energy policies
  • High cost of clean energy solutions
  • Weak women's participation in energy sector
Key Indicators
IndicatorBaselineCurrentTargetTrend
Access to Clean Cooking (%)12%18%50%⬆️Improving
Access to Electricity (%)35%48%80%⬆️Improving