Ghana National Gender and Energy Training
The GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with the Gender and Energy Network of Ghana- GEDA, GHANA collaborated with the Ministry of Energy, on mainstreaming gender concerns into energy projects in Ghana through the organization of a capacity building workshop. The workshop was held for senior management staff of the Ministry and its sector agencies both private and governmental. Project officers who are currently working on energy projects planning and implementation attended the workshop.
The main objective was to broaden the in-country capacity base on gender mainstreaming in energy projects/programmes in Ghana by strengthening the capabilities of government project managers, project developers and managers to design and implement gender sensitive energy projects.
Specific objectives for the national training workshop were:
- To develop the capacity of at least 15 project managers and developers to mainstream gender into energy projects.
- To equip at least 15 project managers and developers with the necessary concepts and tools needed to mainstream gender into energy projects as well as to provide information that outlines clearly the link between gender and energy and how best they can mainstream gender into energy projects and programs.
- To develop action plans on how project managers and developers can mainstream gender concerns into energy projects.
- To share experiences on how other project managers and implementers have applied gender mainstreaming tools into their projects.
The training was attended by twenty-four participants who were selected based on their qualifications and relevance of their job descriptions.
A major output of the training was the gender mainstreaming action plans developed during the training. The participants were required to implement the action plans as soon as they are back in their work places. The NFP will monitor implementation of the action plans.
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