Requesting Contributions for
ENERGIA NEWS
Energy, Gender and Health Issue , Vol 4.3, June
2001
Guest Editors:
Prof. Jyoti Parikh, Indira Gandhi Institute
of Development Research
Dr. Yasmin von Schierding, World Health Organization
This issue would include not only well-known energy and
health issues such as indoor air pollution (IAP), but also broader health
issues with a particular gender relevance in the energy sector, such as
in biomass production systems, non-biomass fuels such as kerosene and electricity,
workload, safety and personal security issues.
More information on Energia web site
Guidelines for authors
1. General guidelines for articles/case studies and features in ENERGIA
News:
1.1 Articles/features should have a gender and sustainable
energy focus
1.2 Articles should reflect a gender analysis.
1.3 For features on training resources and international
organisation or programmes a list of resources that can be provided by
the institutions should be included.
1.4 The editor should advise on the number of words required
as per the rubric.
1.5 Authors are kindly requested to send in photos, slides,
photos, graphics or scanned images related to the article/case study
or feature.
1.6 Perfect English is not necessary as English editing
is provided by Energia News.
2. Contacts/further reading
Authors are requested to provide:
2.1 Contact information for readers whom would like to
know more or exchange information. The contact information should include:
name, position, address, telephone, fax, e-mail if available.
2.2 Some biodata of themselves and her/his work
interest.
2.3 References/ recommended reading for further
information on the project.
3. Guidelines for writing case studies
3.1 General
3.1.1 What is the development and resource situation
in the project area? What are the main constraints and strengths related
to the energy sector?
3.1.2 Household livelihood strategies. What different
activities/work do women and men traditionally do? What is the position
of women in the household and the community? What are the key constraints
and strengths for women?
3.2 The project
3.2.1 Who is responsible for initiating the project?
Who is funding? Who is executing? When did the project begin? How long
is it? What are the costs?
3.2.2 Why was the project needed and how did it
came about? What are the objectives of the project? Is the project specifically
directed at women, or is it a general project for everyone?
3.2.3 Who is involved in the project? Which organisations?
Which groups? Who are the members (women/men, rich/poor, etc.)? What special
efforts are made to involve women and overcome any difficulties they may
have in participating?
3.2.4 Progress to date. Successes and set-backs
(actions to overcome them).
3.3 Evaluation/lessons
The possible way to address gender aspect include:
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How do women and men participate in the project, e.g., in
management committees, speaking out in meetings, as workers/operators?
Do women take any leadership roles in the project? Do any cultural barriers
or positive traditions affect women’s and men’s participation in the project?
Is women’s interest or leadership an important factor in success of the
project?
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How do women benefit from the project, directly or indirectly?
Do women get employment, income or other benefits (e.g. time saving) from
the project? Are women’s perceptions of the project’s benefits different
from men’s perceptions?
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What are the lessons for other projects?