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Pakistan Gender-Based Violence Court: Handbook and Training Manual for Judges

18 July 2019
This training manual contains the presentations corresponding to each module of the Gender-Based Violence Court: Handbook and Training Manual for Judges. Additionally, it provides ready reference to the international treaties, human rights instruments, national laws, and global and domestic…

Sustainable Business Models for MFIs to Deliver Renewable Energy

20 June 2019
The Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation's (NWTF) success story on achieving scale and sustainability for their solar program focuses on two aspects: demand generation through marketing and education by dedicated program officers, and product support (technical support, inventory management,…

Trust Counts: World Bank Bangladesh Clean Cooking Program

20 June 2019
Around 80% of the households in Bangladesh use solid fuels for cooking. Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) affects 132 million people and contributes to 107,000 deaths each year. For women and children, it’s a grave health hazard. The World Bank in partnership with Infrastructure Development Company…

How is Renewable Energy Different Compared to Fossil Fuels for Women?

19 June 2019
This presentation discussed how the renewable energy sector can help women and vice versa. It also examined the impacts and results of gender mainstreaming in renewable energy programs in South Asia.

Gender and Energy in South Asia

19 June 2019
This presentation discussed the gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) framework in the energy sector in South Asia. It also outlined the South Asia Department's experience in developing operationally relevant tools, gender-related capacities, introducing evidence-based approaches to gender and…

Blockchain-Driven Community Energy

19 June 2019
This presentation discussed the advantages of using blockchain for community energy solutions. It also examined how blockchain can be used in microgrid control solutions, disaster management, and provenance & development.

Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling Story from Bhutan

19 June 2019
This presentation discussed how ADB piloted a unique approach for sustainable rural electrification: training 35 women for a six-month training program to be rural electricians that install and service solar photovoltaic panels and batteries, wiring and auxiliary systems. The women returned to…

How is Renewable Energy Different Compared to Fossil Fuels for Women?

19 June 2019
This presentation discussed how women see the differences between renewable energy and fossil fuels, and how the renewable energy sector can help women and vice versa. It also gave an overview of the CET impact assessment criteria and the impact of electricity access in South Asia through regional…

Gender and Energy in South Asia

19 June 2019
This presentation discussed the South Asia experience in addressing the challenges of ADB gender-related corporate targets, particularly in the Energy sector.

Blockchain-Driven Community Energy

19 June 2019
This presentation makes a case for blockchain for community-based renewable energy projects, as well as its role in disaster management, microgrid control solutions, as well as provenance and development.