Communication, Power, and Reform 5 November 2015 Philippines In the late 2000s, the Kyrgyz Republic faced periods of blackouts and electricity rationing during winters. In 2010, power and heat tariffs were sharply increased triggering wide public unrest and contributed to the downfall of the government. Asian Development Bank’s Power Sector Rehabilitation Project used project communication approaches to help rebuild trust in the country’s energy sector. The project also educated consumers about energy efficiency and the benefits of an effective tariff policy. Program and Learning Materials 05 November 2015 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Kyrgyz Republic: Power Sector Rehabilitation Project Public Information Campaign Communication plays a major role in energy sector reform and this was recognized in ADB’s Power Sector Rehabilitation Project in the Kyrgyz Republic… Pei Ling Koh, Azamat Akeleev Highlights of the Event Communication, Power, and Reform Given the sensitivity of power reforms in the Kyrgyz Republic, the objective of ADB's Power Sector Rehabilitation Project in the Kyrgyz Republic… Asian Development Bank Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Pinky Serafica ADB Organizer/s Department of Communications and Knowledge Management Topics Capacity Development Energy