Editing Geothermal energy (section)

=== Socioeconomic benefits ===
In January 2024, the [[Energy Sector Management Assistance Program]] (ESMAP) report "Socioeconomic Impacts of Geothermal Energy Development" was published, highlighting the substantial [[Socioeconomics|socioeconomic]] benefits of geothermal energy development, which notably exceeds those of wind and solar by generating an estimated 34 jobs per megawatt across various sectors. The report details how geothermal projects contribute to skill development through practical on-the-job training and formal education, thereby strengthening the local workforce and expanding employment opportunities. It also underscores the collaborative nature of geothermal development with [[Local community|local communities]], which leads to improved infrastructure, skill-building programs, and revenue-sharing models, thereby enhancing access to reliable electricity and heat. These improvements have the potential to boost [[agricultural productivity]] and [[food security]]. The report further addresses the commitment to advancing gender equality and social inclusion by offering job opportunities, education, and training to underrepresented groups, ensuring fair access to the benefits of geothermal development. Collectively, these efforts are instrumental in driving domestic economic growth, increasing fiscal revenues, and contributing to more stable and diverse national economies, while also offering significant social benefits such as better health, education, and community cohesion.<ref>{{Cite web |author=((Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP))) |date=2024-01-19 |title=Publication: Geothermal Energy: Unveiling the Socioeconomic Benefit |url=https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/d63d3c50-2bd0-46d7-a94d-999c6b0f359e |publisher=The World Bank Open Knowledge Repository |access-date=2024-04-06}}</ref>