Thematic Workshop Women-Led PUE Growth Across Urban and Rural Ethiopia

Join Ethiopian Women in Energy (EWiEn) for an insightful half-day thematic workshop exploring the transformative power of Productive Use of Energy (PUE) for women entrepreneurs.

• Date: June 25, 2026

• Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (followed by lunch)

• Location: TBD (Hotel Venue, Addis Ababa)

• Audience: Energy experts, financial institutions, women entrepreneurs, development partners, and EWiEn members.

About the Event

Access to reliable energy is a key driver of economic growth. As electricity grid and off-grid solutions expand across Ethiopia, understanding how to leverage this energy for income generation is critical.

This thematic workshop and panel discussion will bring together industry experts, financial leaders, and practitioners to discuss business models, financing solutions, and practical approaches to scaling women-led Productive Use of Energy (PUE) enterprises in both urban and rural communities.

Key Objectives:

• Empowerment: Highlight how stable energy access enables women’s participation in digital marketing, education, and online economic platforms.

• Insights: Share successful PUE business models, investment returns, and mini-grid/standalone solar opportunities.

• Solutions: Address financing mechanisms, risk-reduction strategies, and unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.

• Collaboration: Foster strong networks and knowledge exchange among energy, finance, and enterprise development stakeholders.