Events

Conference on Inclusive Community Energy Resilience in Bangladesh

23 April 2019 to 24 April 2019

Dhaka

Bangladesh

Smart grids, along with its component technologies, are increasingly becoming an important focus of the ADB energy portfolio in Bangladesh. This conference will serve as a platform to share information on international experience relevant to Bangladesh--these include examples, case studies, implementation roadmaps, frameworks, and strategies. The policy and regulatory environment required to foster low-carbon energy transition, leapfrog with smarter and inclusive technology solutions will be discussed as well. Similarly, sessions will address capacity development and business models for community uptake of new technology.

This conference is aligned with ADB's initiative to integrate high-technology in projects and aims to introduce innovation; improve service delivery, efficiency, and productivity; address climate mitigation; enhance system resilience; and create market opportunities towards inclusive development.

Program and Learning Materials:

23 Apr 2019
24 Apr 2019

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
23 Apr 2019	Opening Session	Welcome Remarks	Manmohan Parkash
23 Apr 2019	Opening Session	Remarks by Special Guests	Mohammed Shafiqullah, Mahmood Malik, Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury
23 Apr 2019	Opening Session	Vote of Thanks	Priyantha Wijayatunga
23 Apr 2019	Session 1: Smart Grid Innovation in the Sub-Region and Learnings for Bangladesh	Smart Grid Innovation in the Sub-region and Learnings for Bangladesh - Energy Efficiency Services Limited Under the Pay As You Save (PAYS) business model, performance is often guaranteed while failures are guaranteed. Learn how this no upfront investment is...	Vineet Taneja
23 Apr 2019	Session 1: Smart Grid Innovation in the Sub-Region and Learnings for Bangladesh	Smart Grid Innovation in the Sub-region and Learnings for Bangladesh Smart grids are said to improve asset utilization efficiency, while lowering operation and maintenance cost as well as cost of investment. Learn more ...	Noor Mohammad
23 Apr 2019	Session 2: Power Sector Policy and Planning - Implications for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion	Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board: Policy and Planning The Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) aims to offer reliable and quality electricity to the people of Bangladesh at an affordable cost. Know...	Zafar Sadeque
23 Apr 2019	Session 2: Power Sector Policy and Planning - Implications for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion	Power Sector Policy and Planning: Implication for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Learn more about the status of electricity generation from renewable energy in Bangladesh, and how its progresshelps in promoting poverty reduction and...	Mohammad Alauddin
23 Apr 2019	Session 2: Power Sector Policy and Planning - Implications for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion	Greening the Energy Sector of Bangladesh Bangladesh takes pride of its efforts in leaning towards energy efficiency and sustainability. In 2014, the government set up the Sustainable and Renewable...	Siddique Zobair
23 Apr 2019	Session 2: Power Sector Policy and Planning - Implications for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion	National Policies in the Energy Sector and Their Gender Features The government of Bangladesh shows commitment to gender equity issues, which is reflected in its various policies and serving asa signatory to many relevant...	Nasheeba Selim
23 Apr 2019	Session 3: GESI Integrated Energy Programs and Impacts	Setting the Context South Asia’s energy poverty affects low-income and disadvantaged groups. Learn more about the Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Energy Framework ...	Francesco Tornieri
23 Apr 2019	Session 3: GESI Integrated Energy Programs and Impacts	Grameen Shakti: GESI in Practice Grameen Shakti (GS) was established in 1996 as a not-for-profit company by Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus. Learn how the company helps provide access...	Sohel Ahmed
23 Apr 2019	Session 3: GESI Integrated Energy Programs and Impacts	GESI Mainstreaming and ADB’s Bangladesh Resident Mission Energy Portfolio This presentation gives a snapshot of the GESI elements in ADB’s energy portfolio in Bangladesh.	Nazmun Nahar
23 Apr 2019	Session 3: GESI Integrated Energy Programs and Impacts	Socially Inclusive Development Through Off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems This presentation discusses Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) water pumping system, a reliable and clean energy solution to address the energy-water-food nexus...	Yoojung Jang
23 Apr 2019	Session 3: GESI Integrated Energy Programs and Impacts	Dhiffushi Solar Ice Project Learn more about this solar-powered utility in the Republic of Maldives that helps operate an ice plant and raise fund for community development projects...	Ahmed Ali
23 Apr 2019	Session 3: GESI Integrated Energy Programs and Impacts	Gender Mainstreaming in ADB’s Energy Projects in Nepal In Nepal, ADB promotes gender equality together with social inclusion. Check out how ADB has mainstreamed gender equality in its energy projects in Nepal...	Pushkar Manandhar
23 Apr 2019	Session 4: Community Energy Resilience - Framing the Issues and Identifying Social Metrics	Community Energy Resilience: Framing the Issues and Identifying Social Metrics This presentation shares the key factors related to extreme weather conditions that impact on the distribution grid and rural electrification and the ...	Ashok Kumar Ghosh
23 Apr 2019	Session 4: Community Energy Resilience - Framing the Issues and Identifying Social Metrics	Community Energy Resilience: UNDP RR Perspectives and RE case studies This presentation shares how risk reduction can be integrated into the Sustainable Development Goals platform.	Md. Taibur Rahman
23 Apr 2019	Session 4: Community Energy Resilience - Framing the Issues and Identifying Social Metrics	Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on Bangladesh Economy The level of Gross Domestic Product of Bangladesh has understandably been reduced following the occurrence of these devastating natural calamities. Learn...	Sharmind Neelormi
23 Apr 2019	Session 4: Community Energy Resilience - Framing the Issues and Identifying Social Metrics	Maps Matter: Approaching Resilience through Spatial Risk Analysis Development interventions should not be ‘blind’ to disaster risk and climate change. Check out how maps can help reduce hazards and risks.	Erik Kjaergaard
23 Apr 2019	Session 5: Blockchain Driven Community Energy	Blockchain Driven Community Energy Blockchain technology can help developing countries in the Asia-Pacific to leapfrog in the development of their energy sectors. Blockchain empowers individual...	Greg Adamson
23 Apr 2019	Summary of Day 1

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
24 Apr 2019	Keynote Address	Inclusive Community Energy Resilience in Bangladesh Overall, energy consumption is shifting away from OECD countries to Asia dominated by the People's Republic of China, India, and Southeast Asia. Yet, ...	Priyantha Wijayatunga
24 Apr 2019	Session 6: Project Beneficiaries		Rehana Ferdous, Shakera Begum, Afroza Akhtar
24 Apr 2019	Session 7: Smart Grid, Smart Workforce - Women in STEM and the Power Sector	Women in STEM	Celia Shahnaz, Md. Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury, Prathaj Haputhanthri
24 Apr 2019	Session 7: Smart Grid, Smart Workforce - Women in STEM and the Power Sector	Women in Power Sector Women are rising in the power sector. This presentation presents relevant statistics and cases that prove that women are now taking significant roles ...	Francesco Tornieri
24 Apr 2019	Session 8: Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake	Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake (IDCOL) Learn more about IDCOL, a development financial institution owned by theBangladesh government, and check out how it operates in infrastructure and renewable...	Kazi Ahsan Uddin
24 Apr 2019	Session 8: Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake	The Role of BWCCI in Promoting Women’s Participation in the Energy Sector as Entrepreneurs in the Marketing of Emerging and Innovative Technologies ADB and BWCCI have started their journey since September 2010. In line with this, with the technical and financial assistance of the Asian Development...	Selima Ahmad
24 Apr 2019	Session 8: Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake	Gender Diversity and Equality Realities of the Industry and the Private Sector in Bangladesh Gender and Ethnic Diversity brings in enterprise experience, skills, approaches, talents, innovation. Workplace diversity initiatives improve organizational...	Nuher Latif Khan
24 Apr 2019	Session 8: Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake	The Future of Energy Starts in Bangladesh This presentation discusses the opportunities under the energy sector that await Bangladesh.	Sebastian Groh
24 Apr 2019	Session 8: Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake	Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake Learn more about Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd., and its products and services that address energy resilience and gender equity.
24 Apr 2019	Closing Session