暴力侵害妇女和女孩资源指南：能源简报（英）2025

ENERGY BRIEF About ESMAP The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a partnership between theWorld Bankandover 20 partnersto help low- and middle-income countries reduce poverty and boost growth throughsustainable energy solutions. ESMAP’s analytical and advisory services are fully integrated within theWorld Bank’s country financing and policy dialogue in the energy sector. Through the World Bank Group(WBG), ESMAP works to accelerate the energy transition required to achieveSustainable DevelopmentGoal 7(SDG7) to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It helps toshape WBG strategies and programs to achieve theWBG Climate Change Action Plantargets. Learn moreat: https://esmap.org © 2025 The World Bank/ESMAP1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000; Internet:www.esmap.orgSome rights reserved This work is a product of staff of the World Bank/ESMAP. The findings, interpretations, and conclusionsexpressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Bank, its Board of ExecutiveDirectors or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in thiswork and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, orliability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions setforth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotes and other information shown in this workdo not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory orthe endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The citation of works authored by others does notmean the World Bank endorses the views expressed by those authors or the content of their works. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of theprivileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because the World Bank encourages dissemination of itsknowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as fullattribution to this work is given. Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP).2025. Violence Against Women & Girls Resource Guide | Energy Brief. ESMAP Papers. Washington, DC:World Bank Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World BankPublications, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e mail:pubrights@worldbank.org. Production Credits Production Editor | Heather AustinDesigner | General Corporate ServicesCover Image | Daniel Balakov/E+ via Getty ImagesAll images remain the sole property of their source and may not be used for any purpose without writtenpermission from the source. CONTENTS Introduction1Key Points2Intersection Between Energy Sector Projects and Violence Against Women and Girls3Ethical and Safety Recommendations for VAWG Interventions11Rapid Situation Analysis12Key Areas for Integrating VAWG Prevention and Response Measures into Energy Projects16Recommended Resources38References40Annex 1. Summary of Research on VAWG in the Context of Energy Projects or Settings47Annex 2. VAWG Risks in Energy Programs and Energy Sector Reforms50Annex 3. Matrix of Key Interventions Areas and Suggested Indicators53 Boxes Box 1Operational Instruments and Mitigation Measures for Addressing VAWG Risksin World Bank Energy Projects17Box 2Promising Practices. Interventions to Address VAWG Risks of Displacement and Livelihood Disruption23Box 3Promising Practices: Reducing Fuel and Firewood Collection25Box 4Promising Practices: Technology-Enabled Safety Solutions26Box 5Promising Practices: Implementing Robust Digital Registration Systems28Box 6Promising Practices: Implementing VAWG Prevention and Response Measures in Ethiopia’s Energy Utility30Box 7Promising Practices: Energy Distribution Models that Empower Women32Box 8Promising Practices: Clean Energy Technologies That Support Women’s Autonomy33Box 9Promising Practices: Engaging Community Leaders to Empower Women in Energy Decision-Making35Box 10Promising Practices: Female Entrepreneurship Programs in Renewable Energy Sectors36 Tables Table 1Mapping VAWG Risks Across Energy Operations Using the Ecological Framework4Table 2At-a-Glance: Interventions to Prevent and Respond to VAWG Risks in Energy Operations20 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS RESOURCE GUIDEENERGY BRIEF INTRODUCTION The energy sector plays a vital role in driving economic growth, enhancing quality of life, and addressingenergy poverty. Yet, like many development initiatives, energy projects can inadvertently contributeto or amplify risks of violence against women and girls (VAWG),1especially in vulnerable communities.Energy p