1、GENDER,SOCIAL INCLUSION,AND ENERGY ACCESS IN THE HORN OFAFRICA BORDERLANDS:A VANTAGE POINTBy the Africa Gender and Energy TeamPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedGENDER,SOCIAL INCLUSION,AND ENERGY ACCESS IN THE HORN OF AFRIC

2、A BORDERLANDSA VANTAGE POINTBy the Africa Gender and Energy TeamWork based onThe Horn of Africa Regional Integration for Sustainable Energy Supply Project(P174175)Gender Equality and Social Inclusion(GESI)AssessmentAbout ESMAPThe Energy Sector Management Assistance Program(ESMAP)is a partnership bet

3、ween the World Bank and over 20 partners to help low-and middle-income countries reduce poverty and boost growth through sustainable energy solutions.ESMAPs analytical and advisory services are fully integrated within the World Banks country financing and policy dialogue in the energy sector.Through

4、 the World Bank Group(WBG),ESMAP works to accelerate the energy transition required to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7(SDG7)to ensure access to affordable,reliable,sustainable,and modern energy for all.It helps to shape WBG strategies and programs to achieve the WBG Climate Change Action Plan

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