Gender analysis of energy efficiency measures for the Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia, is supported from the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
The activities are implemented within the broader Gender Responsive Investments Project, carried out in partnership between UN Women and Agence Française de Développement (AFD). The project aims to integrate gender equality principles into investment projects and reform policies in the field of energy efficiency in Serbia.
The analysis covers energy efficiency measures financed through public calls launched in 2023 and 2024 and implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Mining and Energy. The activities are structured around three interconnected components:
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Gender analysis – assessing how the principles of inclusiveness and gender equality are integrated into the design and implementation of energy efficiency measures for different social groups, with a particular focus on identifying existing disparities and opportunities for improvement.
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Financial analysis – assessing the financial effects and savings achieved through the implementation of energy efficiency measures in both the short and long term.
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Impact analysis on business entities – examining the effects of the measures on the development and operations of businesses involved in their implementation.
Based on the findings, recommendations have been developed to improve the design and effectiveness of future energy efficiency programmes, with the aim of achieving greater environmental, economic, and social impacts while strengthening gender equality and inclusiveness.