Improving Outcomes for Women-led Clean Energy Enterprises

ANDE East Africa chapter is convening a regional dissemination and learning workshop to share emerging insights from applied research focused on women-led clean energy enterprises.

This session brings together ecosystem actors across East Africa to explore how evidence can move beyond theory into practice—informing investment decisions, shaping policy, and strengthening support systems for women entrepreneurs in the clean energy sector. The workshop forms part of a broader initiative aimed at closing critical evidence gaps and advancing practical, locally relevant solutions that unlock growth pathways for women-led enterprises.

Workshop Objectives

This workshop aims to:

• Share key research findings on women-led clean energy enterprises
• Generate actionable insights on barriers and effective support models
• Strengthen collaboration between researchers, practitioners, funders, and ESOs
• Promote the use of evidence in shaping programs, policy, and investment strategies
• Facilitate cross-sector learning and ecosystem alignment
• Encourage the translation of research into scalable, locally relevant interventions

What to Expect

Research Insights
Hear directly from research teams presenting findings on:

• Women’s leadership in clean energy value chains
• Last-mile entrepreneurship and impact pathways
• Barriers to growth and investment readiness

Interactive Learning
Participate in facilitated discussions exploring:

• Practical solutions that are working on the ground
• Financing challenges and opportunities
• Implications for ecosystem actors

Case Studies & Ecosystem Perspectives
Learn from partners including:

• MEDA on gender inclusion in agriculture and food systems
• ANZA on building sustainable, market-driven ESOs in Tanzania

Networking Opportunities
Connect with regional leaders across research, investment, and enterprise support.