CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP IN FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY SECTOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES.

Empowering women is key to Zambia’s sustainable energy future! Under the theme “Accelerate Action – For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”,

ZARENA hosted a capacity-building event on March 14th, 2025, which focused on financing opportunities for energy sector Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs). The event highlighted the potential roles of the energy sector in promoting gender equality, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth for women and girls.

Key Takeaways:

• Participants gained valuable insights into the various roles women can play in the energy sector and the contributions of the government in advancing gender equality.

• Participants gained insights into what financial institutions are doing to promote gender participation in the energy sector by understanding the existing opportunities and available support for women-led initiatives.

Going forward, ZARENA will continue to advocate for equitable access to financing and capacity-building resources, ensuring that women and girls are fully empowered to contribute to and benefit from a thriving energy sector.

Together, let’s unlock their potential and energize Zambia!