Afrika-Verein has the pleasure to invite you to the Off-Grid Expo Conference from December 1st & 2nd, 2022 at Messe Ausburg. We are happy to be part of the opening discussion on

Session 1: Women entrepreneurs as key drivers in the off-grid renewable energy sector
December 1^st, 2022, 10:00 - 11:15 am
Main Stage (hybrid)

The electrification of rural communities offers an unprecedented opportunity to expand economic opportunities for women, by creating an array of social and economic benefits. Evidence has demonstrated that women entrepreneurs are strong agents of change, and off-grid solutions have enabled unprecedented opportunities for women in rural communities by improving both women's incomes and decision-making power in local communities. Despite the appeal of the sector, women face persistent barriers related to access to funding, networks, and lack of supportive policies for gender equality. Removing these barriers is essential to meet the growing demand for skills in an expanding off-grid renewable energy industry. Speakers will discuss the exciting potential in expanding women’s entrepreneurship in the renewable energy sector in the off-grid setting.

With the code 22OEC_20Afrika-Verein you can register with a 20% discount. Just follow this link: https://www.off-grid-expo.de/besucher/oeffnungszeiten-preise

Programme

10:00 - 10:08 am: Women Led Entrepreneurship in Offgrid Energy Markets (Mukabanji Mutanuka, Engie Energy Access)
10:08 - 10:16 am: Which opportunities for female entrepreneurs in productive use of energy. The experience of Equatorial Power (Francesca Oliva, Equatorial Power)
10:16 - 10:24 am: Empowering Women Energy Entrepreneurs (Tom Stevenson, Practical Action)
10:24 - 10:32 am: Innovative green business model: Women entrepreneurship (Eileen Phoebe Lara, WOMEN RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION UGANDA)
10:32 - 10:40 am: Building a Gender Balanced Workplace (Laura Corcoran, Aptech Africa Ltd)
10:40 - 11:15 am: Q&A