India Gender Equality Results Case Study: Enhancing Energy-Based Livelihoods For Women Micro-Entrepreneurs
Asian Development Bank | February 2018
Abstract
Reliable supply of 24-hour electricity in the State of Madhya Pradesh since 2014 has transformed the lives of many, including women from low-income households. An Asian Development Bank project validates how women can be empowered through capacity development in ancient use of electricity and energy based enterprises, and provision of business development services. The case study builds up on the project progress so far, showcasing women who, along with their sense of personal empowerment, have increased their incomes and savings through microenterprises. The case study rearms that a steady supply of electricity, coupled with capacity development, helps create an arena where men and women are accorded equal participation in business opportunities.
Citation
Asian Development Bank. 2018. India Gender Equality Results Case Study: Enhancing Energy-Based Livelihoods For Women Micro-Entrepreneurs. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/8082. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.PDF ISBN
978-92-9261-081-4
Print ISBN
978-92-9261-080-7
Keywords
Gender
Gender Bias
Gender Differences
Gender Discrimination
Gender Equality
Gender Gaps
Gender Inequality
Gender Issues
Gender Relations
Gender Roles
Commercial Energy
Energy Economics
Energy Technology
Household Energy Consumption
Industrial Energy Consumption
Primary Energy
Investment bank
Investment policy
Comparative Analysis
Social Research
Sex Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
Women's Rights
Equal Opportunity
Equal Pay
Feminism
Men's Role
Women's Role
Domestic Energy
Energy Demand
Energy Prices
Energy Pricing Policy
Energy Supply
Primary Energy Supply
Development Indicators
Social Participation
Low Income Groups
Income Generation
Newly Industrializing Countries
Gender-based analysis
Sex differences
Job bias
Equal employment opportunity
Fair employment practice
Job discrimination
Affirmative action programs
Sex discrimination against women
Pay equity
Sexism
Equal rights amendment
Emancipation of women
Equal rights
Women's movements
Electric power
Energy development
Power supply
Electric power consumption
Price
Consumer
Consumption
Supply and demand
Electric power plant
Power
Energy consumption
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