[{"bbox": [97, 152, 1147, 496], "category": "Text", "text": "As per the OECD Gender DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as G1. This implies that the proposed intervention will include measures to facilitate equal women and men, youth opportunities and benefits by removing some of the barriers to participation experienced by women and youth, including women and youth with disabilities or otherwise marginalised, and addressing some of the constraints and risks they face. Women will not only benefit from the action but will also be key actors in the implementation of the action. The action is expected to mobilize women entrepreneurs, who are willing to engage in the energy-efficient products distribution networks. Women will also be strongly involved in the development and deployment of awareness / marketing actions to facilitate the adoption of energy-efficient solutions. According to World Bank study report (Myanmar Beyond Connections, 2019), more female-headed households in rural areas have no access to electricity (21%) relative to male-headed households (16%). Findings show a correlation between the use of electricity and household expenditure level, revealing that more female-headed households are in lower-expenditure quintiles relative to male-headed households; this gender gap is especially evident in rural areas. The action will contribute to the EU's Gender Action Plan (GAP) III."}, {"bbox": [97, 529, 244, 556], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Human Rights"}, {"bbox": [97, 556, 1147, 662], "category": "Text", "text": "The situation of human rights deteriorated after the military coup on 1 February 2021. This action will promote the protection of human rights as part of responsible business practices in compliance with the EU position in relation to the Myanmar's de-facto authorities and ensure relevant due diligence. The action adopts a human rights-based approach and applies its working principles of participation, non-discrimination, accountability and transparency."}, {"bbox": [97, 667, 196, 694], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Disability"}, {"bbox": [97, 694, 1147, 877], "category": "Text", "text": "As per OECD Disability DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as D0. This implies that the Action will not have a specific focus on disabilities, but it will take an inclusive approach through-out also considering the role and specific needs of persons with disabilities in the current context. This includes engaging organisations representing persons with disabilities in consultations and capacity building actions and advice on accessible livelihood activities and energy products. Women with disabilities will be included in the focus of female entrepreneurship, with the necessary support provided (coaching, assistive devices and technology, reasonable accommodation etc.)."}, {"bbox": [97, 911, 211, 938], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Democracy"}, {"bbox": [97, 938, 1147, 1044], "category": "Text", "text": "The democratic transition in Myanmar started in 2011 and has been halted by the military coup staged on 1 February 2021, preventing the elected parliament to take seat and proclaiming a state of emergency. The action will support activities tailored to find spaces to promote meaningful and peaceful participation and exchange, with the aim to contribute in preparing the ground for a positive and democratic resolution of the crisis."}, {"bbox": [97, 1075, 488, 1102], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Conflict sensitivity, peace and resilience"}, {"bbox": [97, 1102, 1147, 1394], "category": "Text", "text": "Since the project will operate in some areas that can be in conflict zones, the partner organizations will need to review and implement at all steps (activities identification and implementation, follow-up) some analysis of the stakeholders and potential impacts in order to minimize negative and maximize positive effects, and ensure conflict sensitive approaches to all of its activities. They will implement the do-no-harm approach to the programming including i) support mechanisms where all local communities will be represented, including IDPs where relevant; ii) selection of project, activities, beneficiaries and locations, based on clear and rigorous criteria, avoiding ethnic bias; iii) relationship and cooperation amongst local actors fostering; staff employment balanced in terms of gender, ethnicity and religion; iv) attention in projects to issues of sustainability; v) voluntarism and civic engagement promotion; vi) human rights due diligence and lack of engagement with MSMEs associated with the military or the SAC. Moreover, special attention will be given to the safety of the operators and of the beneficiaries with the development of security plans adapted to the different areas that will be reviewed regularly."}, {"bbox": [97, 1425, 337, 1450], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Disaster Risk Reduction"}, {"bbox": [97, 1450, 1147, 1555], "category": "Text", "text": "Due to the effect of climate change, Myanmar could face draughts and floods with increased frequency and intensity. Positive impacts on livelihoods through better access to renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for the households and businesses will contribute to strengthen the energy and livelihood/economic resilience of in vulnerable situations vulnerable communities."}, {"bbox": [97, 1583, 1147, 1636], "category": "Text", "text": "Considering the vulnerability of Myanmar and the political situation, there is an important risk of damages to the infrastructure due to the conflict/armed confrontations or because of extreme weather events (storms/cyclones)."}, {"bbox": [1037, 1680, 1144, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 9 of 20"}]