Promoting women’s economic empowerment in the energy sector in Central Asia

Empowering women in the energy sector can help fight energy poverty, foster energy sustainability and accelerate the energy transition. Despite this, the energy sector remains one of the least gender diverse, with women making up only 22% of the global labour force in oil and gas.  

The OSCE project on promoting women’s economic empowerment in the energy sector aims to address this imbalance and help OSCE participating States in Central Asia advance both their energy sustainability and gender-equality goals, tapping into the job creation potential of the energy transition. Equipping Central Asian women and girls with the skills, tools and network needed to pursue a career in the renewable energy sector; this project additionally supports Central Asian governments and companies as they integrate gender-equality targets into their policies. 

Project activities: 

• Study on the gender dimension and socio-economic benefits of renewable energy deployment in Central Asia.  
• Mentoring program for Central Asian women in the energy sector. 
• Business study tours to leading energy companies and networking opportunities. 
• Policy recommendations and capacity building to advance gender equality in the energy sector.
• Youth engagement, learning and internship opportunities for young Central Asian women.