This project spearheaded by UNDP and Energia, involves the mobilisation of NGOs, CBOs, institutions, Government and other institions involved in sustainable energy activities to work towards and promote gender sensitive activities. The overall aim of the process is to raise the participation of women in the decision making, planning and implementation of sustainable energy alternatives in Zimbabwe.It is also to highlight and document initiatives, experiences and the status of women in sustainable energy in Zimbabwe through a participatory process that will culminate in a national work plan and initiate perpetual dialogue ti improve the status of women in energy policy formulation.

objectives
-to bring together most of the tskeholders to establish needs, priorities, constraints and opportunities for improving the status of women in sustainable energy
-to set a platform for dialogue and exchange of information
-to document experiences, knowledge and initiatives for presentation at the regional workshop.

participants and beneficiaries
it is participation by all stakeholders.This project will bring together
-10 community based women who have benefitted from the energy projects, initiatives and other activities by government, NGOs and others.
-government dpartments such as Ministry of transport and energy
-research and academic institutions
-private companies and parastals in the energy sector
-NGOs
-specialists

activities
-holding a workshop

anticipated results
-a list of priority issues for women and sustainable energy in Zimbabwe
-the laying of strong basis for energy policy reviews
-identiication of strategies for promoting gender responsive energy policies and options
-a list of nominations to participate at the regional workshop in kenya
-lay the basis for follow -up action

The benefits of the workshop are expected to cut across the whole spectrum of the nation as the workshopsresults are expected to affect policy and initiatives.