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Video Inaugural Session SubRegional Conference Going Beyond the Meter Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

11 April 2016
This video features a compilation of the welcome and keynote remarks from the inaugural session of this conference. It highlights the importance of approving access to energy in South Asia to address energy scarcity faced by women. It also explains how India’s Government of Rajasthan prioritizes…

South Asia Tariff Regulations Lessons for Inclusive Access

11 April 2016
Millions in the Asia and Pacific region, particularly South Asia, still do not have access to electricity. South Asia, in addition to its lack of a cost reflective tariff, also faces a number of issues on tariff setting. The promotion of inclusive access remains the key to meeting these challenges.

Gender Responsive Policies and Practices Emerging Trends

11 April 2016
Gender gaps persist despite the presence of established frameworks on women’s rights and gender equality in South Asia. Key gender issues in the region’s energy sector policies reveal disproportionate negative impacts on women. Maximizing benefits from energy interventions and improving policy…

Video Session 1 Setting the Context Delivery Strategies to Maximize Inclusive Access

11 April 2016
This video covers Session 1 of the conference entitled “Setting the Context: Delivery Strategies to Maximize Inclusive Access.” It lays out the strategies and approaches that each panelist has been taking in terms of promoting access to clean and affordable energy that is inclusive.

Video Session 2 Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Enabling Policy Regulatory and Institutional Environments

11 April 2016
This video covers Session 2 of the conference entitled “Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Enabling Policy, Regulatory, and Institutional Environments.” It starts with a presentation outlining the current gender energy issues and policy developments, followed by a discussion of Asian Development…

Video Session 3 Entry Points for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Mainstreaming

11 April 2016
This video covers Session 3 of the conference entitled “Entry Points for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Mainstreaming.” It draws out the various experiences of the speakers in these four mainstreaming aspects: (i) creating community development strategies for risk mitigation of large…

Video Summary of Day 1 SubRegional Conference Going Beyond the Meter Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

11 April 2016
University of Melbourne’s Reihana Mohideen in this video provides a thorough and insightful summary of Sessions 1, 2, and 3 of the conference. She highlights the exceptional and interesting initiatives on supporting inclusive energy access for women.

Exploring Factors that Enhance and Restrict Womens Empowerment through Electrification Scoping Study Report

30 March 2016
This report examines how policy and practice may enhance women’s empowerment though electrification in rural areas in the South. It presents the results of a desk study in which empirical literature on women’s empowerment from electrification and international initiatives and national electricity…

Transport South Asia

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in South Asia under the Transport sector.

Health and Education South Asia

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in South Asia under Health and Education.