Gender, Energy and Water Network (GEWNet) 

Background 
The Gender Energy and Water Network (GEWNet) was established in Nepal as an output of the National Consultative Workshop held in August 2002 in Kathmandu. It was initiated with support from ENERGIA (International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy). The network hosted by Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N) has been designated as a partner of Green and Inclusive Energy (GIE) Programme, which was financially supported by ENERGIA/Hivos. The network focuses on specific lobby and advocacy goals (influencing policies and practices of market and government actors) as well as on strengthening advocacy capacities of civil society actors. It will also contribute in increasing gender inclusive use of renewable energy and water including appropriate technologies which will complement and contribute to Government of Nepal’s initiatives like Clean Cooking Solution for all by 2030, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Objective: 
• Create an effective network platform (for sharing of knowledge and information, promotion and collaboration); 
• Achieve evidence to establish a firm evidence-based influential system for Gender inclusivity awareness/Action in energy and water sector; 
• Sensitize and enhance capacity of network and network members and target groups on gender issues;  
• Social and economic empowerment of women based on commercial and social enterprise development through supporting and initiating research, workshops and campaigns.