Empowering Change: Women Leading Africa’s Energy Sector

This Pan African Women's Day, join African Business as we proudly to host the fourth webinar in our African Business Energy Series, with a spotlight on the indispensable role of women’s leadership in propelling sustainable energy solutions across the continent.

Meet our panel

Key Themes

This virtual roundtable, with a special fireside chat, will delve into the critical pathways for empowering women across Africa's energy landscape, focusing on four pivotal areas:

• Building Capacity and Mentorship Pathways for Future Female Leaders
• Unlocking Capital for Women-Led Energy Initiatives
• Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among African Women in Energy
• Strengthening Policy and Advocacy for Gender-Responsive Energy Governance

Africa's Energy Future:
The Untapped Power of Women's Leadership

The energy sector, a critical engine for global development, faces a universal challenge: the significant underrepresentation of women. While women make up roughly 20% of the worldwide energy workforce, their presence in leadership roles is abysmally low. Africa, a continent at the forefront of a transformative energy transition, is not immune to this global disparity. Indeed, a recent survey in Nigeria's burgeoning renewable energy sector revealed that only 30% of the workforce is female, with a critical underrepresentation in essential STEM careers.

Bringing women to the forefront of Africa's energy sector is not just about fair representation; it's a strategic imperative for the continent's accelerated progress. Diverse teams, especially those with strong female leadership, are have shown enhanced creativity, fostered more holistic problem-solving, and precipitated inclusive and sustainable outcomes. Women leaders bring unique and invaluable perspectives on community engagement, energy access, and the practicalities of household energy use – insights vital for developing truly effective and equitable energy solutions that benefit all.