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International Collaboration to Foster a Quality Infrastructure for Globalized PV Markets

17 June 2019
This presentation emphasized the role of PV in the global energy transformation, underscoring the importance of adopting a system approach in ensuring quality solar PV infrastructure. It also discussed the PV quality assurance and certification in the People's Republic of China, as carried out by…

Deployment of Solar home system for education and health

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed Shenzhen Power Solution's initiatives. Shenzhen Power Solution is a social enterprise dedicated to serving the bottom of pyramid (BoP) population in developing countries by providing access to solar energy and improving productive use for income generation.

Solar PV Manufacturing in the Peoples Republic of China and Potential for Overseas Relocation

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the development of solar PV manufacturing in the People's Republic of China as well as an assessment of the PRC's industry policy for solar PV manufacturing. It also considered the potential of developing solar PVs in developing countries, as well as the potential for…

Peoples Republic of Chinas ESCO Business Models

17 June 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the current state of energy service companies (ESCOs) in the People's Republic of China, including the drivers for ESCO development, and the role of government. It also outlined new trends in the PRC's ESCO industry.

Air Quality Improvement in the BTH Region

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Lin Lu outline the PRC's air quality challenges, and what needs to be done to address them. She also shared ADB's approach in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, identifying the issues encountered and the reform approach and presented specific ADB activities in the PRC that…

Asian Development Bank The Business Case for Health Impact Assessment HIA

1 May 2019
Years of experience on Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and safeguard processes provided the momentum to strengthen HIA practice within ADB procedures and its developing member countries (DMCs). This presentation outlines how ADB has strengthened HIA over the last 3 years. This was done through…

HIA Case Studies and Transboundary Health Issues

1 May 2019
This presentation showcases Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) undertaken as part of pilot projects from key infrastructure sectors in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), including urban development, transport, energy, water, and social development. Challenges, priorities, and key issues arising are…

HIA for Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion

1 May 2019
There are over 500 special economic zones (SEZs) across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). This HIA framework was developed to identify, mitigate, and manage health risks and impacts in economic zones of the Greater Mekong Subregion and address transboundary issues associated with human migration…

Recent Migration Trends to OECD and Selected NonOECD Countries from Asia

24 January 2019
Labor migration is growing although at a lower rate than in the late 2000s. Asia continues to account for a growing share of overall migration to OECD countries.

Remittance Inflows to Asia Trends and Issues

24 January 2019
Remittance remains a stable source of external finance in Asia. In 2017, 30.9% of remittances to Asia ($84.2 billion) came from the Middle East, while 27.7% was from within the region.