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28 April 2021
This presentation discussed the importance of stakeholder engagement in undertaking vulnerability assessment and resilience strategies based on a case study from Lao PDR. T
16 June 2020
Pakistan is a developing country, despite low emissions, it is ranked fifth when it comes to being affected by the impacts of climate change. During the period 1994-2013, the extreme climate events caused an economic loss of 4 billion USD. Pakistan having ratified Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement…
21 November 2019
WePOWER partner, Women in Energy Pakistan, reports accomplishments and lessons learned from their committed activities under each pillar.
20 November 2019
WePOWER partner, Karachi Electric, Pakistan, shares their activities to support the objectives of the network.
20 November 2019
WePOWER partner, Water and Power Development Authority Pakistan, shares their activities to support the objectives of the network
20 June 2019
Through deepening solar, wind, and biomass contributions to power mixes in the countries of the Mekong Basin and rethinking how hydropower and cross-border power trade are positioned to meet regional power demand needs, it is possible to achieve a low impact, low carbon, and low cost energy…
18 June 2019
The Lao PDR recognizes the vital role that the power sector plays in powering economic development and to becoming a regional power exporter. A resilient power sector could withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from the impacts of natural (both climate and non-climate), technological, or human…
18 June 2019
Renewable energy mini-grids are becoming a widely accepted solution for cost-effective and reliable energy access. Hydro mini-grids in Nepal and Pakistan reveal that the long-term sustainability of projects is dependent on whether they are run as enterprises that generate revenue which is re-…
18 June 2019
In this presentation, Ms. Fiza Farhan highlighted why optimal development pathways can only be accomplished by including all segments of society. She touched on gender inclusion, access to energy, and other social aspects that can be incorporated into energy sector development approaches to create…
1 May 2019
Lao PDR has been an early and successful adopter of Health Impact Assessment (HIA). The presenter showcased recent HIA policy and practice achievements in the country under ADB stewardship and priorities for further improvement.