Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Nepal : Network Activities Agreement - Women in Power Sector Professional Network in South Asia (WePOWER)

Overview & Synopsis

This Network Activities Agreement outlines the commitment of the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Nepal, as an Institutional Partner of the Women in Power Sector Professional Network (WePOWER). The agreement supports WePOWER’s objectives of increasing women’s participation in the energy sector and promoting gender equality in STEM education through activities planned for 2023 and 2024. AEPC commits to providing internship opportunities for women students, recruiting women professionals, delivering gender equality and social inclusion training, conducting workshops, undertaking GESI audits, and implementing policies to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. The agreement aligns AEPC’s efforts with WePOWER’s five pillars: STEM Education, Recruitment, Development, Retention, and Policy & Analysis to strengthen women's representation and advancement in the South Asian energy sector.