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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…

Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project

31 March 2016
The Nam Theun 2 (NT2) Hydroelectric Power Project in the Lao People’s Democratric Republic (Lao PDR) is considered by then deputy prime minister Somsavat Lengsavad as the most powerful in Lao PDR, and a worldwide model of social and environmental responsibility. As previous chair of the NT2…

Exploring Factors that Enhance and Restrict Women’s 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.

Water and Urban Development (South Asia)

16 March 2016
Learn more about ADB's Water and Urban Development operations in South Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Public Management and Finance (South Asia)

16 March 2016
Learn more about ADB's Public Sector Management and Finance operations in South Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Human Capital Development in South and Southeast Asia: Achievements, Prospects, and Policy Challenges

1 December 2015
Educational and skills challenges constrain the development of human capital in South and Southeast Asia as the region catches up with the rest of the world. The introduction of technical and vocational education and training programs helps prepare new entrants to the workforce by providing quality…

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.