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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…

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".

Demystifying the Blockchain

4 May 2019
Blockchain is a persistent, transparent, and append-only ledger. Simply put, it is a system that allows one to record data that could not be changed. Check out the relevance of blockchain in the field internal audit.

Use of Virtual Reality in Auditing and Risk Assessment

4 May 2019
The popularity of virtual reality rose not only in online games, but also in other industries like healthcare. With so much potential that it holds, virtual reality could be used to simulate situations and scenarios which may be used in internal audit processes, including strategy planning and…

Universal Opportunities and Challenges of Internal Auditing in the BPO Industry

4 May 2019
Internal audit, being an independent function, is increasingly sought after by the boards and senior management to be their eyes and ears. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities of internal auditing in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Construction Audit: Building the Future

4 May 2019
Internal audit allows an organization to come up with fit-for-purpose solutions. Check out how internal audit plays a crucial role in the construction industry.

CIA Examinations: The New Syllabi

4 May 2019
The IIA periodically conducts a Certified Internal Audit (CIA) global job analysis and based on the results of the 2017 job analysis conducted by an independent external psychometrician, study confirmed the need to make revisions to the 2013 version of the three-part CIA exam. Learn more about the…

Anxiety and the Accounting Profession

4 May 2019
Learn more about the key reasons of professional anxiety, particularly in the accounting profession.