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11 April 2016
Demand side management, while it matters, often fail in low income households due to their intriguing cash flow. Given the low interest shown by women in energy savings, this presentation shares the results of a campaign to reduce energy demand aimed at closing the gender divide.
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…
11 April 2016
This presentation discusses the Asian Development Bank’s project on advanced electricity metering in Uzbekistan. The gender equity and mainstreaming component of the project through the adoption of a gender action plan is highlighted.
11 April 2016
This video features a compilation of the welcome and keynote remarks from the inaugural session of this conference. It highlights the importance of approving access to energy in South Asia to address energy scarcity faced by women. It also explains how India’s Government of Rajasthan prioritizes…
11 April 2016
This video covers Session 1 of the conference entitled “Setting the Context: Delivery Strategies to Maximize Inclusive Access.” It lays out the strategies and approaches that each panelist has been taking in terms of promoting access to clean and affordable energy that is inclusive.
11 April 2016
This video covers Session 2 of the conference entitled “Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Enabling Policy, Regulatory, and Institutional Environments.” It starts with a presentation outlining the current gender energy issues and policy developments, followed by a discussion of Asian Development…
11 April 2016
This video covers Session 3 of the conference entitled “Entry Points for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Mainstreaming.” It draws out the various experiences of the speakers in these four mainstreaming aspects: (i) creating community development strategies for risk mitigation of large…
11 April 2016
University of Melbourne’s Reihana Mohideen in this video provides a thorough and insightful summary of Sessions 1, 2, and 3 of the conference. She highlights the exceptional and interesting initiatives on supporting inclusive energy access for women.
11 April 2016
Energy access by itself encompasses the concept of inclusivity. The Government of India’s vision is to create Ujawal Bharat by providing 24x7 power to all by 2019. State specific action plans are currently being prepared to ensure both existing and unconnected consumers have access to quality power…
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.