PROJECT UPDATE
Project Overview
This project supported Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (Minenergia) in reviewing and implementing the Guidelines for Gender Equality in the Mining and Energy Sector.
Project Profile
The Technical Assistance Partnership-Expert Deployment Mechanism (TAP-EDM) project, in collaboration with Canadian gender-based analysis and inclusion experts, Alondra Majid and Litzy Baeza, to support Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (Minenergia) in reviewing and implementing the Guidelines for Gender Equality in the Mining and Energy Sector. Working closely with three affiliated agencies—Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos, Agencia Nacional de Minería, and Unidad de Planeación Minero Energética—the initiative aimed to build institutional capacity, promote intersectional analysis, and drive practical change through the development of gender-sensitive policies, plans, and protocols. A particular focus was placed on creating leadership opportunities for women in the sector and enhancing organizational efforts to operationalize gender equality in their day-to-day work.
Key Deliverables
- Capacity Support and Training
- Delivered a three-day workshop on integrating Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) into policies, programs, and systems
- Facilitated virtual coaching and technical support sessions
- Conducted focus groups and interviews both virtually and in person with sector stakeholders
- Technical Support and Knowledge Products
- Developed a Gender Mainstreaming Strategy with clear, actionable guidance for incorporating a gender equality lens into operational activities across participating entities
Project Outcomes and Lessons Learned
The project enhanced the capacity of Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and its affiliated agencies to implement a comprehensive Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and Action Plan, with the goal of improving the participation of women in decision-making roles within the mining and energy sectors. A key lesson learned was the importance of anticipating political transitions; changes in government appointments can impact project timelines and budgets. Monitoring election cycles and maintaining flexibility in implementation can help navigate such shifts more effectively.
Reach and Engagement
Direct Project Reach:
- 69 participants engaged through training and capacity-building activities
Public Engagement (Canada):
- 31 Canadians reached through outreach and engagement events
Public Engagement Activities:
- Canadian experts Alondra Majid and Litzy Baeza participated in:
- The TAP Conference: Together Ensemble
- The GESI Outreach Event in Edmonton
- The TAP Knowledge Harvesting Event
- To learn more, watch this video featuring Canadian Expert Alondra Majid
