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Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea

27 August 2019
Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to…

Developing Context Sensitive Solutions for Road and Rail Sectors: Lessons Learnt from Road Projects in North America and Other Countries

18 July 2019
Case studies of green infrastructures in North America and other countries.

Floating Solar—What’s the Potential in South East Asia? Lessons Learned from the United States

20 June 2019
To ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable future power supplies many countries in Southeast Asia are exploring options for new generation. Floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) are becoming an increasingly competitive option. However, the technology is still nascent, and many potential adopters…

Smart Low-Carbon District Heating and Cooling for Seoul

20 June 2019
Seoul, a 10 million population city, is implementing various policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Seoul has a high population density and limited available land; it is a disadvantage for large scale development of solar PV and wind power. However, there are…

Promoting Climate Technology R&D and Private Participation

17 June 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the Republic of Korea's national target for GHG reduction, as well as its national research and development budget for its climate change initiatives in 2018. It also showcased how the government facilitated private sector participation, and provided…

The Republic of Korea's ESCO Business Models

17 June 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the Republic of Korea's ESCO market, and discussed ESCO registration, contract method, and project procedures.

STEM 2026: A Vision for Innovation in STEM Education

26 May 2019
This report contains key observations, considerations, and recommendations put forth by a varying range of STEM education thought leaders and experts from the field during a series of 1.5-day workshops convened by the Department in collaboration with American Institutes for Research (AIR). This…

Implementation of Regulatory Sandboxes – A Global Overview

16 April 2019
The number of regulatory sandboxes are increasing, with different regulators organizing them. This presentation presents a global overview of regulatory sandboxes, a programme allowing FinTech firms to test new solutions in an actual market environment under regulatory supervision, but without…

Eligibility Requirements and Application Process

16 April 2019
This presentation provides guidance on defining the eligibility of interested FinTech players as well as determining the application/selection process for admittance to the sandbox. It also offers a snapshot of how current regulators such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the…

Testing, Monitoring and Supervision of Sandbox Entities

16 April 2019
This presentation discusses what happens in the sandbox once a FinTech entity has been admitted into the sandbox. It also offers some guidance on determining the testing parameters, restrictions and ongoing obligations, and regulatory flexibility.​