Women Power—Smarter, Inclusive Energy Solutions
19 June 2019

Philippines

An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop

The main objective of the workshop was for participants to gain in-depth knowledge of the work done in the ADB energy portfolio to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations, with a focus on practice in South Asia. Specific objectives include:

  1. Drawing lessons for practice in the Asia-Pacific region, both within the ADB and amongst ADB partners and external networks;
  2. A lateral learning exercise to assess the work done and to gain insights on how to build on current practice and further develop this work, with a focus on resilience, policy and planning, and;
  3. Explore new ways of collaboration and partnerships.

In addition, ACEF participants got a unique opportunity to gain in-depth and practical cross-disciplinary knowledge on the linkages, frameworks and methodologies, and practical application GESI considerations in the energy infrastructure sector. They also got a chance to engage with experts in this field, including those with engineering and social expertise; and interact with other participants, across disciplines, expertise, and operational contexts, through open discussions in a collaborative, peer-sharing and learning environment. Participants were also in a position to influence the ADB energy portfolio through constructive suggestions and inputs.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Session 1: GESI mainstreaming in the ADB energy portfolio–an overview and story line Installed Capacity and Generation at Present - India Pankaj Batra
Session 1: GESI mainstreaming in the ADB energy portfolio–an overview and story line Gender and Energy in South Asia Francesco Tornieri
Session 1: GESI mainstreaming in the ADB energy portfolio–an overview and story line Inclusive Community Energy Resilience in Bangladesh - University of Melbourne Study Reihana Mohideen
Session 2: Applications --Case Studies (videos and presentations) Enabling Poor Women's Participation in the RE Sector in Bangaladesh - Hatiya Project Nasheeba Selim
Session 2: Applications --Case Studies (videos and presentations) Gender and Social Inclusion in Nepal Electricity Authority An Institution Assessment Pushkar Manandhar
Session 2: Applications --Case Studies (videos and presentations) Achieving Full Electrification in Sri Lanka Financial Modalities Sudarshana Jayasundara
Session 2: Applications --Case Studies (videos and presentations) Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling story from Bhutan Nidup Tshering
Session 3: Impact Assessment–methodologies and results India Madhya Pradesh Enhancing Energy-Based Livelihoods for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs Prabhjot Khan
Session 3: Impact Assessment–methodologies and results How is Renewable Energy Different Compared to Fossil Fuels for Women? Jyoti Parikh
Session 4: Innovation--the energy transition, ‘smarter’ grid and GESI Blockchain-driven community energy Greg Adamson
Session 4: Innovation--the energy transition, ‘smarter’ grid and GESI Resilience Improvement with Smart Grid Technology Susumu Yoneoka
Session 4: Innovation--the energy transition, ‘smarter’ grid and GESI The Transition Reihana Mohideen

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Reihana Mohideen

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ADB Organizer/s

  • Energy Sector Office

Partner Organization/s

Topics

  • Energy
  • Gender Equality