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.

This presentation discussed the lessons Learned from Market Restructuring / Utility Concessions in Uganda, Vanuatu, Ghana, and Panama

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.

This presentation discussed Preparing and implementing utility reforms and privatization.

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.

Tariff regulation and assessment of sector’s financial challenges.

Reform in progress: PPL’s recent service improvements and continued commitment for turnaround

The presentation discussed the sector and investment planning in Indonesia.

This presentation discussed sector planning, privatization, and private sector participation in the Philippines.