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India Madhya Pradesh Enhancing Energy-Based Livelihoods for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs

19 June 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the Madhya Pradesh Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program (Tranche 1), the impact assessment methods used, as well as the economic and social impacts of training women to be microentrepreneurs in energy-based livelihoods in India.

Hydro-Economic Modeling to Address Trade-offs between Food Production and Biofuels

18 June 2019
Food production, energy generation, and water supply systems are inextricably linked. Achieving clean energy goals requires careful consideration of the various interactions among these systems. With population growth and rising temperatures, demand for water is increasing. As economies develop and…

Achieving Energy, Water and Food Sustainability through Agricultural Demand Side Management

18 June 2019
Water, energy and food security are three vital sleaze factors that decide the existence and development of a nation. A recent study done in Karnataka, the second-largest arid region in India, revealed that Agricultural Demand Side Management (Ag-DSM) along with the promotion of best irrigation…

Women-Centric Mini-Grid Enterprises in South Asia: Micro Hydropower in Nepal and Pakistan

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-…

The Exclusive Benefits of Inclusive Development

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…

Introduction of Geoinformational support for Integrated River Basins Management - Geo4IRBM project

17 June 2019
Identification and documentation of ADB requirements; Area of interest Geoinformational products and services scope

Solar Energy Services for Women and Households

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed sustainable, inclusive, productive, and income-generating solar energy services for women and their households.

Enabling Poor Women's Participation in the RE Sector in Bangaladesh - Hatiya Project

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the key lessons from the ADB technical and financial assistance project in Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali called “Enabling Poor Women’s Participation in the Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh".

Advancing Health Impact Assessment in Lao PDR

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.

Women in Power Sector

24 April 2019
Women are rising in the power sector. This presentation presents relevant statistics and cases that prove that women are now taking significant roles in the power sector.