Karpowership, a leading provider of floating power plants, has announced a strategic partnership with the World Bank’s Women in Energy Network Africa (WEN-Africa) initiative. This collaboration aims to increase female representation and opportunities in Africa’s energy sector, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Aligned with the World Bank’s 2024-2030 Gender Strategy, the partnership focuses on four key pillars:
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Enhancing Female Employment:
This includes creating more job opportunities specifically for women in the energy sector.*
Promoting Professional Development and Retention:
The initiative will support women’s career growth through training, mentorship programs, and leadership development opportunities.*
Advocating for Policy Reforms:
The partnership aims to influence policy changes that promote gender equality and remove barriers to women’s participation in the energy sector.*
Strengthening STEM Education for Girls:
This focuses on encouraging more young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, paving the way for future generations of female leaders in the energy industry.Zeynep Harezi Yılmaz, Karpowership’s Chief Commercial Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are excited to partner with the World Bank to expand opportunities for women and to strengthen our social impact. This collaboration underscores our commitment to gender equity, and we must address gender-specific barriers which hinder women’s involvement in business, by increasing the number of women studying and creating pathways for women to thrive professionally.”
Fowzia Hassan, Task Team Leader of WEN-Africa and Senior Energy Operations Officer at the World Bank, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We are pleased to officially partner with Karpowership and join together on our mission to accelerate gender equality and promote inclusive economic growth by enhancing women’s participation in Africa’s energy future.”
To achieve these goals, Karpowership has committed to several specific targets across the four pillars. These include providing career counseling sessions for female staff, internships, vocational training and scholarship programs for female students, and implementing gender-inclusive staff policies.
This partnership represents a significant step towards addressing gender inequality in Africa’s energy sector, fostering a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
