THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMESA MODEL POLICY ON GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN ENERGY ACCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

COMESA has awarded a contract for the development of a Model Policy on Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access, along with a corresponding implementation plan. This initiative is designed to integrate gender-responsive strategies into energy access frameworks across Eastern and Southern Africa to ensure equitable benefits and participation. The engagement is scheduled for a duration of four months. Managed under solicitation number ZM-COMESA-474552-CS-QBS, the project focuses on creating a standardized policy model that member states can utilize to improve energy accessibility through a gender-sensitive lens.