Climate-Proofing Timor-Leste's Roads Read more about Climate-Proofing Timor-Leste's Roads A pilot project has taught Timor-Leste and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that climate change risks should logically be considered during rehabilitation when climatic changes impact roads to the point that their closure or threatened disappearance becomes commonplace.
Chasma: A Case Study in Compliance Read more about Chasma: A Case Study in Compliance The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Accountability Mechanism provides an independent forum through which people claiming to be affected by ADB projects can raise issues with the bank and request the review of a project’s compliance with ADB’s policies and procedures.
Support to Indonesia Eximbank: Building Capacity for Energy Efficiency Read more about Support to Indonesia Eximbank: Building Capacity for Energy Efficiency Indonesia is struggling with increased energy consumption primarily from its industry sector, along with a power supply mix that remains highly dependent on fossil fuels. In 2011, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) partnered with Indonesia Eximbank to pioneer energy efficiency financing, serving as the gateway for mainstreaming energy efficiency programs in the country. Read about ADB's other energy projects in Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects.
West Kalimantan Power Grid Strengthening Project: Reducing Indonesia’s Oil Dependency While Fostering Regional Cooperation Read more about West Kalimantan Power Grid Strengthening Project: Reducing Indonesia’s Oil Dependency While Fostering Regional Cooperation As oil fuels all power generation in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan, overdependence on this costly and carbon-intensive energy source negatively affects both the environment and economy of the province. Through the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Indonesia signed a cross-border power trade agreement to tap existing power supply from neighboring Malaysia. Read about ADB's other energy projects in Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects.
Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project: South Asia’s First Interconnection of Two National Grids Read more about Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project: South Asia’s First Interconnection of Two National Grids The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is grappling with energy deficiencies in the face of rapidly increasing demand for energy. To help bridge the energy gap in the country, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) assisted Bangladesh in securing energy supply from India through a cross-border grid interconnection project. Read about ADB's other energy projects in Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects.
Samarkand Solar Power Plant Project: Central Asia’s First Solar Power Plant Read more about Samarkand Solar Power Plant Project: Central Asia’s First Solar Power Plant In the Republic of Uzbekistan, increasing demand and aging thermal power plants contribute to growing energy deficiencies while solar energy has been overlooked. Backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), it now aims to become a regional hub for solar energy as it is set to build one of the largest solar power plants in the world. Read about ADB’s other energy projects in Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects.
Rajasthan Concentrating Solar Power: A Multi-stakeholder Partnership That Maximizes Solar Power to Fuel India’s Economy Read more about Rajasthan Concentrating Solar Power: A Multi-stakeholder Partnership That Maximizes Solar Power to Fuel India’s Economy A multi-stakeholder partnership among the Government of India, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and private companies helped secured the country’s energy supply while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. Read about ADB’s other energy projects in Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects.
Session Video - Online Learning: What's New and What Works Read more about Session Video - Online Learning: What's New and What Works Online learning and change management expert Phillip Ash in this event discussed the current status, trends, and opportunities in online learning. He also explored strategic alternatives to maximize knowledge sharing and learning within and among Asian Development Bank's sector and thematic groups and other communities.
Addressing Energy Efficiency with Virtual Power Plants Read more about Addressing Energy Efficiency with Virtual Power Plants The People’s Republic of China has tapped virtual “efficiency power plants” (EPPs) in order to meet energy efficiency targets and promote stable economic growth.
Regulation and Regulatory Environment: Case Study of Bhutan Read more about Regulation and Regulatory Environment: Case Study of Bhutan As Bhutan's economy grows, so does the threat of corruption. To counter this threat, the government plans to strengthen its regulatory environment.