Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities
This study explores the multifaceted approach required to promote womens empowerment through micro-hydropower projects (MHPPs) in the northern regions of Pakistan. By integrating education, skill development, economic opportunities, healthcare access, community engagement, infrastructure development...
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| author | Sadia Satti Adal Farooq Ubaid ur Rehman Zia Muhammad Zulfiqar Sibghat Ullah Ummama Naeem |
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| description | This study explores the multifaceted approach required to promote womens empowerment through micro-hydropower projects (MHPPs) in the northern regions of Pakistan. By integrating education, skill development, economic opportunities, healthcare access, community engagement, infrastructure development, and legal support, the research outlines how MHPPs can significantly enhance women’s socio-economic status. Using both quantitative data from surveys and qualitative insights from consultative discussions, the findings highlight the positive impacts and challenges faced by women. The results demonstrate the potential of MHPPs to empower women, improve their livelihoods, and contribute to sustainable development. The study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive strategy that includes education, healthcare, and community engagement to maximize the benefits of MHPPs for women empowerment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bd92c027b40041bda8be71b62f7feb6a2025-08-20T03:43:15ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-09-017512510.3390/engproc2024075025Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and OpportunitiesSadia Satti0Adal Farooq1Ubaid ur Rehman Zia2Muhammad Zulfiqar3Sibghat Ullah4Ummama Naeem5Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad 44000, PakistanEnergy Engineering Department, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, PakistanSustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad 44000, PakistanMechanical Engineering Department, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad 44000, PakistanMechanical Engineering Department, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Sialkot 51310, PakistanInternational Relations Department, National Defense University (NDU), Islamabad 44000, PakistanThis study explores the multifaceted approach required to promote womens empowerment through micro-hydropower projects (MHPPs) in the northern regions of Pakistan. By integrating education, skill development, economic opportunities, healthcare access, community engagement, infrastructure development, and legal support, the research outlines how MHPPs can significantly enhance women’s socio-economic status. Using both quantitative data from surveys and qualitative insights from consultative discussions, the findings highlight the positive impacts and challenges faced by women. The results demonstrate the potential of MHPPs to empower women, improve their livelihoods, and contribute to sustainable development. The study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive strategy that includes education, healthcare, and community engagement to maximize the benefits of MHPPs for women empowerment.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/75/1/25women empowermentmicro-hydropower projectscommunity engagementsustainable development |
| spellingShingle | Sadia Satti Adal Farooq Ubaid ur Rehman Zia Muhammad Zulfiqar Sibghat Ullah Ummama Naeem Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities Engineering Proceedings women empowerment micro-hydropower projects community engagement sustainable development |
| title | Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities |
| title_full | Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities |
| title_fullStr | Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities |
| title_short | Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities |
| title_sort | women empowerment through clean energy transition in pakistan prospects and opportunities |
| topic | women empowerment micro-hydropower projects community engagement sustainable development |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/75/1/25 |
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