Powering the future: why workforce development is crucial for hydropower’s success

Hydropower's success hinges not just on technology, but on people. When addressing the role of women in hydropower, Helen Barbour-Bourne, GHD’s national hydropower sector lead, says it’s not just about attracting women to the sector, it’s also about retaining them – particularly women with family obligations. Women must have the support and flexibility they need to stay and progress in their careers, she says. 

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