Renewable Energy Skills Training and Women Economic Development

The proposed project has two thematic focuses in the Somali region: renewable energy and women’s economic empowerment. This project seeks to unlock the potential of Somalia’s renewable energy sector. Expanding energy access in the country has the potential to increase the productivity and competitiveness of Somali businesses, contribute to alleviating poverty (both of which could lead to increased investment), improve health and education outcomes, and bolster security. Women’s Economic Empowerment gives women the independence, confidence, and ability to transform their lives. There is a direct correlation between improvements in health, education, peace, and security and the eventual success of women entrepreneurs to catalyse change within their regions, clans, towns, and families. Developing women’s economic empowerment and renewable energy is critical in building wealth, creating jobs, and unleashing the potential for innovation that attracts investment and helps every nation develop.

Project symbol

SOM/17/02/SWE

Admin unit

CO-Addis Ababa

Start date

07/05/2018

End date

30/06/2022

Total allocation

3556384

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

3470281

Development Partners

Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Country/Countries

Somalia

Outcomes

Outcome 5: Skills and lifelong learning to facilitate access to and transitions in the labour market