Within the framework of the “Regional Initiative for Promoting Small-Scale Renewable Energy Applications in rural areas of the Arab region (REGEND)” Project, the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) with its national, regional and international partners is organizing a workshop on “Sustainable Energy and Gender Empowerment” to be held the 8th October 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.  The workshop is part of the 10th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (IFESD) organized by the five United Nations Regional Commissions and the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Thailand on 7-8 October 2019

The High Level Meeting is organized by ESCWA, ACWUA and LAS within the framework of the SIDA MDG+ Initiative to report on findings. 

Since the beginning of 2011, countries of the region have been experiencing events that are necessitating the revision of their policy options, and are increasing their interests in the process of democratic transition as a way to promote participatory development and establish peace and security. The recent uprisings witnessed in countries of the region, are pressing for reform of their systems of governance and the adoption of democratic standards, which only confirms that such a choice is possible.