Women powering change in Pacific energy sector
World Bank initiative boosts female representation in technical roles across region
Thursday 05 November 2026 | 16:30
Newly elected Pacific Power Association board chairwoman Lesley Katoa and World Bank senior social development specialist and Women in Power initiative task team leader Helle Buchhave.
Photo: Waisea Nasokia
Women are making steady progress in breaking barriers in the Pacific energy sector, with a World Bank initiative helping utilities increase female representation in technical and leadership roles.
World Bank senior social development specialist and Women in Power initiative task team leader Helle Buchhave said the programme was creating opportunities for women to enter, remain and advance in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Speaking at the Pacific Power Association’s 33rd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, Ms Buchhave said women continued to be underrepresented in technical positions across Pacific utilities.
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