Launched in 2023 by the World Bank and the Pacific Power Association, the Pacific Women in Power (PWIP) initiative aims to build a more resilient energy sector across Pacific Island countries, by increasing women’s participation in technical jobs and leadership roles. Endorsed by Pacific Energy Ministers, we partner with utilities and ministries to drive this vital change
Key data and challenges
Despite recent progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Pacific’s energy workforce. This gap is most pronounced in technical fields, which currently account for over 60% of the total workforce across energy utilities.
© World Bank (2024) Pacific Women in Power Baseline report.
Six Priorities for Advancing Women in Pacific Power Utilities
Explore Country PWIP Data
Click on a flag to view energy utility and ministry data, including sex-disaggregated employment data and Human Resources policies.
Federated States of Micronesia
Cook Islands
Fiji
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Action Areas
Pacific Women in Power focuses on six core areas to support PPA utilities strengthen Human Resources management
