Energy Transition in Asia: Leapfrogging Development

Event: Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka

Energy Transition in Asia: Leapfrogging Development

04 April 2018

Author / Speaker:

Priyantha Wijayatunga, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

With over 400 million people without access to electricity and modern fuels, energy poverty persists in Asia. To assist the region leapfrog into a low-carbon economy, ADB has committed to continue investing in the energy sector, introduce new technologies that harness clean energy and improve energy access, and provide soft support in creating an enabling environment.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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