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Gender and Social Inclusion Energy Linkages: Policies, Strategies, and Practices

3 April 2018
Learn about the Institutional policies, strategies, and practices that aim to contribute to inclusive development and the gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) linkages with the energy and power sectors. This session presents an overview of GESI in the ADB energy sector portfolio. It also…

Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

3 April 2018
How can gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) be integrated into electricity systems modelling with a rural electrification focus? What are the potential entry points for GESI in the renewable energy programs of the Government of Sri Lanka? These two questions are answered in this session…

Research and Development for Smart Grid Innovation

3 April 2018
Research and development is an important aspect of smart grid innovation and development. In this session, researchers from leading universities introduce and outline their research programs in smart grid and power systems design and control, and specifically assess how socio-economic…

Sri Lanka Case Studies: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integrated Energy Projects and Impacts

3 April 2018
Learn about ADB’s energy sector portfolio in Sri Lanka. Read good practice examples that address poverty and gender equality and social inclusion considerations in Sri Lanka’s energy sector. Case studies featured in this session range from development of innovative government programs to achieve…

Opening Session on Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka

3 April 2018
How can smart grid technologies and systems contribute to reducing poverty, addressing social inclusion, and improving gender equality and women empowerment? This session features welcome remarks from representatives of ADB and the Government of Sri Lanka, followed by a discussion of the workshop…

What is Smart Grid? What are the Social Risks, Benefits, and Opportunities?

3 April 2018
How can the global energy trilemma or quadlemma be solved? How can energy that is sustainable, reliable and secure, and affordable be delivered? Why is it important to rethink engineering models that incorporate socio-economic aspects in the transition to sustainable low-carbon energy systems?…

Engaging NGOs for SARD Energy Sector Projects

15 March 2018
Check out how ADB is working with nongovernment organizations on various projects, especially in energy projects in South Asia.

Health and Education (Central and West Department)

15 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of health and education, particularly in Central and West Asia.

Health and Education (East Asia Department)

15 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of health and education, particularly in East Asia.

Health and Education (Southeast Asia Department)

15 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of health and education, particularly in Southeast Asia.