African Development Bank and Cif to Launch Report On Increasing Business Opportunities, Access to Credit for Women in Renewable Energy in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda

11 July 2025
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What: Launch of report: Increasing Business Opportunities and Access to Credit for Women in Renewable Energy in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda

Who: African Development Bank and Climate Investment Funds

When: July 14, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00 pm EAT

Where: Zoom: https://afdb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gFMNsnCCSMy_ovBU0N7HxA

The African Development Bank will launch a new report, Increasing Business Opportunities and Access to Credit for Women in Renewable Energy in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.

The report, developed under the Climate Investment Funds (CIF)-supported Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program in collaboration with the African Development Bank, sheds light on the challenges and immense untapped potential of women entrepreneurs driving growth in the region's dynamic renewable energy sector.

While women comprise over 50% of the population in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, they lead less than 20% of renewable energy businesses in these nations. A significant barrier remains access to finance, with women entrepreneurs in renewable energy accessing only 7% of available commercial capital. This disparity highlights a critical need for targeted interventions to unlock their full economic potential and accelerate the sustainable energy transition in East Africa.

Report Highlights

  • Barriers to Accessing Business Opportunities and Finance: The study identifies structural, and gender-specific barriers that hinder women entrepreneurs from securing business opportunities and financing.
  • Untapped Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs: Beyond traditional roles, the report underscores vast opportunities for women to expand their engagement across entire renewable energy value chains.
  • Existing Interventions and Critical Gaps: The report reviews current financing mechanisms, capacity-building programs, technical assistance, and policy interventions designed to support women entrepreneurs in renewable energy.
  • Actionable Recommendations: The report provides concrete recommendations for policymakers, financial institutions, development partners, and large private and public sector companies.

Join the Conversation

Engage with key findings, learn from shared stakeholder experiences, and collaborate on practical steps to empower women in renewable energy.

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