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Drawing on the GLOW programme (2021–2024), it provides evidence from Africa and Central America showing that empowering women leads to higher yields, better market access, and increased attractiveness for impact investors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The GLOW programme (2021–2024) conducted 12 action-research projects across 17 developing countries to explore how SMEs and producer associations can develop low-carbon technologies and innovative service models.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Integrating gender perspectives in the aquaculture of fish and seaweed on the Kenyan coast improved project design and management by leveraging the distinct roles of men and women, where women traditionally handle processing and marketing while men focus on production and harvesting.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Kenya, the company Aquarech Ltd used a digital system to monitor fish production and partnered with five women's groups, which helped reduce the vulnerability of female traders to 'fish for sex' norms by providing a formal and safe way to procure fish.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Nicaragua, a cocoa exporter implemented a carbon footprint tracking application for smallholders and provided gender parity training for female leaders to ensure continued access to the European Union market, which requires environmental integrity proof starting in 2025.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Solar-powered irrigation in Senegal reduced the time female horticulturists spend irrigating from 7.70 to 7.03 hours per day, increasing agricultural income by over 200,000 FCFA (335 dollars) and reducing irrigation costs by approximately 125,000 FCFA (209 dollars).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Hydroponic farming in Rwanda, facilitated by Green Harvest through preferential loans for women, can produce up to 500 tonnes of crops per hectare while using up to 90% less water than traditional methods.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Public investments, such as grants for solar irrigation systems provided to the Tangama Market Gardening Union in Guinea, act as catalysts for women's entrepreneurship in low-carbon agriculture.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gender-focused investment preparation helped eight East African SMEs supported by Intellecap raise a total of 1.8 million US dollars in funding over three years, with 71% of these SMEs attracting impact investors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000789#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["photovoltaics","climate finance","sustainable agriculture"],"geography_discussed":["Kenya","Nicaragua","Senegal","Rwanda","Guinea","Central America","East Africa","European Union"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["case study","policy analysis"]},{"id":"cdkn-000803","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000803","title":"Assessing the effectiveness of locally-led public good climate investments in water infrastructure in Garissa County","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Technical%20Brief_Garissa_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2023 study found that none of the five water infrastructure investments in Garissa County were fully functional, with three partially functional and two non-functional. 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The report recommends establishing sustainable financing mechanisms, integrating renewable energy to lower costs, and strengthening the technical and project management skills of local site committees.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000803#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"As of 2023, none of the five assessed water infrastructure investments were fully functional; three were classified as partially functional and two as non-functional.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000803#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The sustainability of water security is undermined by Garissa County Climate Change legislation that prioritises new investments while providing no budget for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of existing infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000803#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A lack of O&M funding led to the total failure of two investments between 2019 and 2023, specifically due to the inability to replace ageing parts or repair pump and genset failures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000803#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant capacity gap in the management of these investments; although site committees exist for all projects, very few members have received training in facility management or basic maintenance skills.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000803#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Limited engagement with relevant water institutions during the design phase restricted their subsequent support, as the investments were viewed as solely community-owned and managed.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000803#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Non-functional investments have experienced community abandonment, which has accelerated system deterioration and led to the vandalism of components.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000803#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["water distribution system","Community based adaptation","climate finance","water security","renewable energy","climate resilience"],"geography_discussed":["Kenya"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["longitudinal study","functionality assessment","governance assessment"]},{"id":"cdkn-000804","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000804","title":"Assessing the effectiveness of locally-led public good climate investments in water infrastructure in Isiolo County","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Technical%20Brief_Isiolo_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2023 study found that only two of nine assessed water investments were fully functional, with many others limited by inadequate maintenance, vandalism, and resource-based conflicts. 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For example, at the Harr Buyo Water Pan, the fence, pump house, storage tank, and gate were vandalised during conflicts between neighbouring communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000804#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The sustainability of investments is enhanced when local knowledge is integrated into planning, such as the community practice of using certain boreholes as strategic water points only during the rainy season to preserve rangeland for the dry season.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000804#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Incorrect technical siting can lead to project failure, as evidenced by the Kobe Dadach Guracha Borehole, which was deemed unsuccessful due to poor siting decisions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000804#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gender inclusivity in project governance remains insufficient; while Ward Planning Committees comply with the two-thirds rule, men significantly outnumber women in site management committees, with the Belgesh Water Pan committee consisting entirely of men.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000804#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["water distribution system","Community based adaptation","climate finance","water security"],"geography_discussed":["Garissa County","Wajir County"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["longitudinal study","functionality assessment","governance assessment"]},{"id":"cdkn-000805","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000805","title":"Assessing the effectiveness of locally-led public good climate investments in water infrastructure in Kitui County","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Technical%20Brief_Kitui_FINAL.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A 2023 study of 12 water infrastructure investments in Kitui County, Kenya, found that 59% were functional or partially functional, while 16% were non-functional due to lack of maintenance. 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Seasonal differences were stark, with 19 projects providing sufficient water for domestic and livestock use in the wet season, but only 12 doing so in the dry season.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000807#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Community-led prioritisation, planning, and decision-making increased the long-term functionality of investments by fostering a sense of ownership. However, the study suggests that planning should also include broader water resource management entities like water service providers and water trust funds to ensure sustainability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000807#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Technical and financial gaps hinder the maintenance of water infrastructure. Site committees often lack the technical skills for routine maintenance and face shortages of essential spare parts, leading to equipment deterioration. 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It highlights a significant gap in private sector investment and municipal buy-in, while noting that these interventions often yield co-benefits in health, gender equity, and livelihoods. 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It highlights the continent's success in establishing the Loss and Damage Fund and launching voluntary initiatives like the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative, while warning that climate finance remains severely constrained and dominated by loans rather than grants. 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