Event: Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka Asia Pacific Case Studies: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integrated Energy Initiatives and Impacts 04 April 2018 Author / Speaker Helal Uddin Rudra Prasad Khanal Rajan Kadel Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco Aruna Kumuduni Wanniachchi Kankanamalage In this session, a range of examples from the energy and power industry in Asia is presented, and projects and programs where social inclusion considerations were assessed and addressed are also discussed. The panelists identify social inclusion issues, key project design features addressing these issues, implementation and processes involved, and results achieved, if any. 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 Energy Gender Equality Social Development and Protection