Gender assessment for FP096: DRC Green Mini-Grid Program

Cover date
10 Jan 2019
Document type
Gender assessment
Organization
African Development Bank
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
Project
DRC Green Mini-Grid Program

Overview

This gender assessment provides a summary of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) gender equality situation with a specific focus on addressing the intersectional nature of energy poverty in the target areas. The assessment identifies entry points to increase understanding of the intersectional nature of energy poverty, and support the participation of women and youth in the renewable energy sector of the DRC.