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Gender and Social Inclusion in Mini-grid Systems in Nepal: Approach and Challenges

30 August 2016
This presentation discusses the existing policy and directives of Asian Development Bank (ADB) on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) mainstreaming in the energy sector of Nepal. The GESI approach used by ADB as well as the challenges that impede its full realization in Nepal’s mini-grid…

NEP: Preparation of Pollution Control Strategy and Action Plan - Compendium of Environment Statistics 2015

29 August 2016
The eradication of poverty and the assurance of environmental sustainability are today’s greatest challenges. The concept of sustainable development introduces concrete measures to bring these ambitions into balance and intends to promote sustainable development for the benefit of current and…

Impact of Climate Change on Glacier Dependent Himalayan River Basins

27 June 2016
How does climate change affect the Himalayan region? Aside from the apparent increasing temperature, Himalayan region has been experiencing serveral changes affecting its environment and inhabitants. This presentation gives a snapshot on the changes on glacier ice volume and glacial lakes.

Climate Change Risk Management Approach Adopted by TA 7984-NEP

27 June 2016
Learn how the climate change management framework helps reduce risks of infrastructure damage or loss from climate change and extreme events in Nepal. Various tools for introducing climate resilience at different entry points are discussed as well.

Leadership and Communication Challenges for Climate Change Aspects of Development Projects - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

21 June 2016
Matthias Gelber and ADB's Charlotte Lapsansky discuss the importance of communication and leadership after COP21, as well as the need for project communications, stakeholder analysis and communications strategies in implementing development projects.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Instituting e-Government Procurement in Nepal

1 June 2016
e-Government procurement (e-GP) promotes transparency, quality, and economic development as proven by Nepal’s experience. The new e-GP system of Nepal eases the access of national and international bidders to procurement opportunities; reduces turnaround time across the public procurement cycle…

Women's World Banking

25 May 2016
This presentation introduces Women’s World Banking, a global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they require to build security and prosperity. It also features a collaborative project between Women’s World Banking and the Diamond Bank in…

Minigrid System for Remote Disadvantaged Communities in Nepal

12 April 2016
With the objective of developing and promoting renewable energy technologies in Nepal, the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre shares its policy framework in this presentation. The intended outputs of the Center’s National Rural and Renewable Energy Programme as a more coherent and coordinated…

Nepal Tanahu Hydropower Project

11 April 2016
This presentation focuses on gender-inclusive community development programs as one of the entry points for mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in project areas. The aim is to mitigate resettlement risks and environmental and social impacts. The Asian Development Bank’s Tanahu…

A Regional Gender Assessment of Energy Policies and Programmes in South Asia

10 April 2016
The Asian Development Bank implemented a project that aimed to increase rural poor women’s access to affordable, reliable, and clean renewable energy sources and technologies in its three developing member countries in South Asia: Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This report presents the findings of…