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This article was reposted from andeglobal.org. Improving Outcomes for Women-led Clean Energy Enterprises Through Applied Research is one of 12 research projects which make up The Clean Energy for Development: A Call to Action (CEDCA) initiative.   Despite making up 39 percent of the global workforce, female participation in the energy sector remains dismal, with […]

This blog post summarizes key discussions from the UNCSW69 panel event “Powering Change: Women, Youth, and the Clean Energy Revolution” held on March 13, 2025. On March 13th at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) we hosted an event titled “Powering Change: Women, Youth, and the Clean Energy Revolution.” The event brought […]

The Clean Energy for Development: A Call to Action (CEDCA) –  initiative is dedicated to generating evidence that informs policy reforms and innovations supporting a transformative clean energy transition. A key focus is enabling women and youth to lead in greening energy through micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Across low- and middle-income countries, MSMEs […]

As the world races to combat climate change, one of the most powerful solutions lies in unlocking the potential of women and youth. On the sidelines of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 69th session, a groundbreaking event titled “Powering Change: Women, Youth, and the Clean Energy Revolution” will shed light […]

Today, on the International Day of Clean Energy, we highlight the urgent need for an inclusive and equitable energy transition, aligned the 7th sustainable development goal; Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all The Clean Energy for Development Call to Action (CEDCA), supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is […]

Action Research, Impact Measurement & Case Study Opportunity Background: 2X Global, in collaboration with Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and supported by Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), is launching an innovative research project seeking to improve the outcomes for women-led clean energy enterprises through applied research. This applied research will focus on Sub-Saharan […]