*Al-Azzam: Empowering Women in the Energy Sector Is Essential for a More Inclusive Future

*Al-Azzam: Women Are Capable of Leading the Transformation of Jordan’s Energy Sector

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July 10, 2025 – Under the patronage of Eng. Amani Al-Azzam, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the “She Leads: Empowerment, Vision, and Advancement of Women’s Future in Jordan’s Energy Sector” workshop commenced today, Thursday. The event was held within the framework of the Jordanian-German Energy Partnership, with the participation of the German Energy Agency (dena) and in cooperation with EDAMA Association for Energy, Water, and Environment.
In her opening remarks, Al-Azzam thanked EDAMA and the German partners, emphasizing that the workshop reflects the urgent need to shed light on the status of women in the energy sector and to explore pathways for empowering them and enhancing their participation as influencers and decision-makers in shaping the future of the sector.
Al-Azzam noted that Jordan has made notable strides in the development of the energy sector and expressed optimism regarding supportive frameworks, such as the Investment Environment Law, which offers incentives for investments that create job opportunities for women and youth, as well as the Economic Modernization Vision, which aims to double the rate of female workforce participation by 2033.
She further pointed out that despite the progress in increasing female employment in the sector, challenges persist in day-to-day practices. These include inequities in knowledge transfer, limited assignment of skill-building tasks to women, and the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions.
Al-Azzam concluded by stating that the workshop and similar initiatives serve as platforms for dialogue and action, aiming to diagnose challenges and set practical steps toward a more equitable environment and a more inclusive energy sector led by all.
For his part, Samer Judeh, Vice Chairman and member of EDAMA Association, stated that low female participation is a challenge across various sectors. He pointed to societal norms and the lack of adequate public transportation—particularly for women living outside major city centers—as key contributing factors.
Judeh emphasized the importance of empowering women to take on significant leadership roles and stressed that increasing women’s participation in the labor market is a collective responsibility. He called for investing in the wealth of skills and expertise available among women in Jordan.
The workshop featured specialized presentations and interactive sessions led by women from public and private sector institutions as well as civil society organizations. They shared their personal experiences navigating the energy sector workforce.