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Sarulla Geothermal Project: Tapping Indonesia’s Geothermal Resources

1 October 2015
Dependence on fossil fuels exposes Indonesia to frequent changes in the price and supply of oil and coal, and increases greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. A project backed by Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help harness Indonesia’s largely untapped geothermal resources,…

West Kalimantan Power Grid Strengthening Project: Reducing Indonesia’s Oil Dependency While Fostering Regional Cooperation

1 October 2015
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…

Support to Indonesia Eximbank: Building Capacity for Energy Efficiency

1 October 2015
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…

Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms in South Asia: An Overview

25 August 2015
This presentation shares the key features of decentralized governance in South Asia. The fiscal decentralization framework used in the region is explained. It also includes a discussion of the issues and challenges encountered and suggested ways in moving forward.

Improving Rail and Freight Transport Efficiency: Insights from the 10th International Freight Conference

3 July 2015
This presentation was delivered by Takeshi Fukayama and Jeff Procak in a knowledge-sharing event at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters. It discusses the Organization for Cooperation of Railways, including its profile and history, and the highlights from the 10th International Freight…

Electric Vehicle as Resilient Solution

20 May 2015
This presentation discusses why public transport is the driver of urban development. It also explains Asian Development Bank's Lumbini Clean Public Transport scheme under the South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. Electric vehicle projects in Bangladesh and Nepal are used as case…

Smart Grid in South Asia

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses the different types of smart grid that reportedly lead to smarter operation. The smart grid system in Puducherry, India, and microgrid project in Maldives, are used as case examples. Findings from smart grid projects in Nepal and Sri Lanka are also shared.

INO: Comparison between Requirements of Donor/Lenders and Indonesia Regulations for Screening

31 March 2015
ADB screens the project category based on environmental, involountary resettlement and Indigenous People considerations.

INO: Strengthening Capacity of Indonesia’s AMDAL System — COMPILATION OF WORKSHOP MATERIAL AND GUIDELINES

31 March 2015
This book contents a compilation of materials from meetings and workshops with various stakeholders for the ADB TA-7566REG: Strengthening and Use of Country Safeguards System: Strengthening Capacity of Indonesia’s Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) System. The materials are as directive and…

Transport (South Asia)

26 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Transport operations in South Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.