Event: First Green Business Forum: Investing in Asia and the Pacific Creating Enabling Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Green Business 22 November 2016 Author / Speaker Lucy Hurst Sharanjit Leyl F. Umiich Sengebau Karlo Alexei Nograles Oyun Sanjaasuren Mark Laska Sonomi Tanaka Herath Gunatilake Market failures prevent the development of business for environmental goods and services. Creating markets for these goods and services, through innovative policy and regulatory measures, is vital for green business development. This session discusses the role of enabling policy and regulatory frameworks in promoting green business. 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. Topics Environment Private Sector