{"id":26870,"date":"2024-02-23T18:55:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T18:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=26870"},"modified":"2024-02-23T18:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T18:55:46","slug":"usaid-empowers-female-engineers-in-energy-sector-through-innovative-training-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/usaid-empowers-female-engineers-in-energy-sector-through-innovative-training-program\/","title":{"rendered":"USAID Empowers Female Engineers in Energy Sector through Innovative Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26871\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-23-at-4.00.07-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-23-at-4.00.07-PM.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-23-at-4.00.07-PM-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><strong>Islamabad, February 23, 2024: In a significant milestone for gender equity in Pakistan\u2019s energy sector, USAID celebrated the successful completion of the Power System and Distribution Network Planning (PSDNP) Training Program for women engineers in Islamabad today. The program, designed for engineers from Pakistan\u2019s power distribution and transmission companies, is a collaborative effort between USAID and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5>Speaking at the occasion, Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri said, \u201cBy equipping these women engineers with specialized training, we not only open new career avenues for talented individuals but also enhance team engagement, motivation, and decision-making within companies.\u201d<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GiWdr0vGOo\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/strategic-alliances-for-growth-usaid-investment-and-climate-summit-underscores-u-s-support-for-pakistans-economy\/\">Strategic Alliances for Growth: USAID Investment and Climate Summit Underscores U.S. Support for Pakistan&#8217;s Economy<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Strategic Alliances for Growth: USAID Investment and Climate Summit Underscores U.S. Support for Pakistan&#8217;s Economy&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/strategic-alliances-for-growth-usaid-investment-and-climate-summit-underscores-u-s-support-for-pakistans-economy\/embed\/#?secret=ldwS2VN7N7#?secret=GiWdr0vGOo\" data-secret=\"GiWdr0vGOo\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Expressing satisfaction with the program&#8217;s outcomes, Chairman BOD IESCO\/Chairman BOD MEPCO stated, \u201cThrough the PSDNP Training Program, Pakistani female engineers have gained practical expertise in utilizing two power system planning software applications, ArcGIS and Synergi, provided by USAID.<\/h5>\n<h5>The impact of this initiative extends beyond individual empowerment, as the trained cohort is now equipped to effectively address Pakistan&#8217;s future demands in power distribution networks, thereby benefiting the entire energy sector.\u201d<\/h5>\n<h5>USAID is dedicated to promoting gender inclusivity within the energy industry, addressing the under representation of women in various roles, including power distribution planning, engineering, management, and leadership.<\/h5>\n<h5>The training of 31 female engineers aims to break gender barriers in the engineering sector, fostering a more diverse and talented workforce that positively impacts company innovation and performance.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1zMFW0Lu7B\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/us-government-and-lums-inaugurate-new-jointly-funded-e-mobility-research-and-development-center\/\">US government and LUMS inaugurate new, jointly funded e-Mobility Research and Development Center<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;US government and LUMS inaugurate new, jointly funded e-Mobility Research and Development Center&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/us-government-and-lums-inaugurate-new-jointly-funded-e-mobility-research-and-development-center\/embed\/#?secret=bI0LgfFUf8#?secret=1zMFW0Lu7B\" data-secret=\"1zMFW0Lu7B\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, February 23, 2024: In a significant milestone for gender equity in Pakistan\u2019s energy sector, USAID celebrated the successful completion of the Power System and Distribution Network Planning (PSDNP) Training Program for women engineers in Islamabad today. 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