Opening Remarks Read more about Opening Remarks The document outlines the objectives and importance of a workshop focused on addressing the challenges of correspondent banking in the Pacific, emphasizing the need for strategic solutions and collaboration among participants.
Welcome Remarks Read more about Welcome Remarks The document is about a workshop focused on addressing the challenges of correspondent banking de-risking in the Pacific region and exploring innovative solutions for enhancing financial connectivity.
ADB's Experiences in Asia and the Pacific and ingredients to unlock renewable potential in PNG – success stories and lessons learned Read more about ADB's Experiences in Asia and the Pacific and ingredients to unlock renewable potential in PNG – success stories and lessons learned This presentations discussed the lesson learned in renewable energy projects in PNG from ADB perspective.
Overcoming Challenges in Renewables Development Read more about Overcoming Challenges in Renewables Development This presentation discussed the lesson learned in energy development projects from Southeast Asia.
Improving Regulations and Guidelines for Private Sector Participation in the Generation Sector through standardizing the PPAs and identifying remaining challenges and plans from the regulator Read more about Improving Regulations and Guidelines for Private Sector Participation in the Generation Sector through standardizing the PPAs and identifying remaining challenges and plans from the regulator The National Energy Authority (NEA) addressed the critical role of standards and oversight for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to enhance transparency, efficiency, and introduce the remaining reform plans to increase investor confidence in Papua New Guinea's energy sector.
Power Utility Reforms and Privatizations Read more about Power Utility Reforms and Privatizations This presentation discussed the lessons Learned from Market Restructuring / Utility Concessions in Uganda, Vanuatu, Ghana, and Panama
Global Insights: Success story of electrification in Nepal Read more about Global Insights: Success story of electrification in Nepal Nepal, a lower-middle-income economy has achieved 99% electrification, and 76 of the 77 districts are connected to the national grid. In 2010, Nepal's electrification rate stood at 53%, leaving 12.5 million people without access to electricity. Through targeted investments, Nepal was able to expand access by leveraging small-scale renewable projects and building out grid infrastructure.
Power Sector Reforms and Private Sector Participation - Sri Lankan Experience Read more about Power Sector Reforms and Private Sector Participation - Sri Lankan Experience This presentation discussed Preparing and implementing utility reforms and privatization.
Global Insights: ADB’s Programmatic Approach to Power Sector Reforms in Sri Lanka Read more about Global Insights: ADB’s Programmatic Approach to Power Sector Reforms in Sri Lanka In Sri Lanka, ADB’s programmatic approach and policy-based loan for the Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability aims to consolidate the electricity industry reforms implemented under the Electricity Act 2009 by unbundling Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) into wholly-owned corporate entities for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, implementation of fully cost reflective tariffs, facilitate an enabling environment for market liberalization, and strengthen renewable energy investment activities in the country.
Financial Sustainability and Tariff Reforms Read more about Financial Sustainability and Tariff Reforms Tariff regulation and assessment of sector’s financial challenges.