“Energy for Equality” Launched: It aims to Empower Women in the Energy Sector
Prishtina, 15 Oct. 24 – MCA Kosovo has launched the “Energy for Equality” activity today, as part of the Just and Equitable Transition Acceleration Project, known as JETA. This activity aims to promote equal employment opportunities in the energy sector in Kosovo, aiming to increase the women’s employment, their retention, and career development.
Active enterprises in the energy sector, as well as non-governmental organizations advocating for the inclusion of women and minorities in the energy sector, can apply for grants and recognition. Meanwhile, girls and women looking to pursue and develop careers in the energy sector are encouraged to apply for training, mentorship, internships, and networking.
Through this activity, grants will be distributed in the amounts of $30,000, $60,000 and $120,000 to micro, small, medium and large enterprises in the energy sector. Civil society organizations that advocate for and promote gender equality and social inclusion will be eligible for grants of up to $40,000.
The launch event brought together key stakeholders from the Government of Kosovo, energy and adjacent sector companies in Kosovo, women professionals in the energy sector, civil society organizations, as well as local and international organizations.
Florina Duli-Sefaj, Executive Director of MCA Kosovo, stated that these opportunities will create a clear pathway towards success and professional development for women in the energy sector, which will transform Kosovo.
“The ‘Energy for Equality’ activity will empower and train suitable and competent professionals for the energy sector, while continuously promoting the benefits and values that diversity brings, which contributes to more dynamic and inclusive environments, leading to success and other significant benefits, especially for the private sector,” said Duli-Sefaj.
“Energy for Equality” supports the development of the Energy Strategy of the Republic of Kosovo, particularly strengthening regional cooperation and market functioning, removing barriers to efficient market operation, capacity building in energy-related fields, and increasing the number of graduates in energy-related fields, by ensuring that by 2031, at least 25% of those employed in this sector will be women.
Artane Rizvanolli, Minister of Economy, Government of Kosovo declared that by investing in a more diverse and inclusive energy sector, we foster economic growth and unlock the full potential of our workforce.
“It is a pleasure for me that today we are officially launching the activity “Energy for Equality” after signing the Compact on July 27, 2022. Diversity brings innovation; companies and organizations that have the involvement of women in important development processes are more innovative and ready to solve problems. Today we are writing a new chapter in the history of energy in Kosovo. A chapter where women will have a central role.” – announced Minister Rizvanolli.
“JETA is one of MCC’s flagship projects supporting gender equality by addressing women’s under-representation in the energy sector. Many of our investments, like those in Kosovo, seek to increase women’s participation in better-paying sectors in which they have been historically underrepresented, like energy. The activities we are launching today will give the people of Kosovo, and especially women, the tools, resources and skills to advance in energy sector employment.” – said Kevin Mitchell, Managing Director, Sector Operations, MCC.
For more information on “Energy for Equality,” and to register for informative sessions, please visit www.energyforequality.com.
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Prishtina, 15 Oct. 24 – MCA Kosovo has launched the “Energy for Equality” activity today, as part of the Just and Equitable Transition Acceleration Project, known as JETA. This activity aims to promote equal employment opportunities in the energy sector in Kosovo, aiming to increase the women’s employment, their retention, and career development.
Active enterprises in the energy sector, as well as non-governmental organizations advocating for the inclusion of women and minorities in the energy sector, can apply for grants and recognition. Meanwhile, girls and women looking to pursue and develop careers in the energy sector are encouraged to apply for training, mentorship, internships, and networking.
Through this activity, grants will be distributed in the amounts of $30,000, $60,000 and $120,000 to micro, small, medium and large enterprises in the energy sector. Civil society organizations that advocate for and promote gender equality and social inclusion will be eligible for grants of up to $40,000.
The launch event brought together key stakeholders from the Government of Kosovo, energy and adjacent sector companies in Kosovo, women professionals in the energy sector, civil society organizations, as well as local and international organizations.
Florina Duli-Sefaj, Executive Director of MCA Kosovo, stated that these opportunities will create a clear pathway towards success and professional development for women in the energy sector, which will transform Kosovo.
“The ‘Energy for Equality’ activity will empower and train suitable and competent professionals for the energy sector, while continuously promoting the benefits and values that diversity brings, which contributes to more dynamic and inclusive environments, leading to success and other significant benefits, especially for the private sector,” said Duli-Sefaj.
“Energy for Equality” supports the development of the Energy Strategy of the Republic of Kosovo, particularly strengthening regional cooperation and market functioning, removing barriers to efficient market operation, capacity building in energy-related fields, and increasing the number of graduates in energy-related fields, by ensuring that by 2031, at least 25% of those employed in this sector will be women.
Artane Rizvanolli, Minister of Economy, Government of Kosovo declared that by investing in a more diverse and inclusive energy sector, we foster economic growth and unlock the full potential of our workforce.
“It is a pleasure for me that today we are officially launching the activity “Energy for Equality” after signing the Compact on July 27, 2022. Diversity brings innovation; companies and organizations that have the involvement of women in important development processes are more innovative and ready to solve problems. Today we are writing a new chapter in the history of energy in Kosovo. A chapter where women will have a central role.” – announced Minister Rizvanolli.
“JETA is one of MCC’s flagship projects supporting gender equality by addressing women’s under-representation in the energy sector. Many of our investments, like those in Kosovo, seek to increase women’s participation in better-paying sectors in which they have been historically underrepresented, like energy. The activities we are launching today will give the people of Kosovo, and especially women, the tools, resources and skills to advance in energy sector employment.” – said Kevin Mitchell, Managing Director, Sector Operations, MCC.
For more information on “Energy for Equality,” and to register for informative sessions, please visit www.energyforequality.com.