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Private Involvement in the Infrastructure Building of BRI

6 September 2019
This presentation discusses the Belt Road Initiative and identifies the roles of different stakeholders involved.

Evidence of the Impact of Energy Access on Wellbeing: Measuring the Immeasurable

20 June 2019
While development literature often discusses the critical importance of electricity access and clean cooking to improve economic and social well-being, there has been little rigorous evidence of the specific nature and magnitude of these benefits. This presentation drew on impact evaluations from…

Social Enterprise Solutions Servicing Rural Communities and Sustainable Tourism Development in Indonesia

20 June 2019
Local start-up Sumba Sustainable Solutions are partnering with rural women to reduce their domestic workload using solar-powered corn and rice mills in remote villages in Sumba, Indonesia. The mills are coupled with household Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar light and phone charger systems in a…

Tackling Inclusion and Scale to Reach the Last Mile for Rural Poverty Alleviation: Key Insights from Asian Examples in the Poor People's Energy Outlook 2018

20 June 2019
Leaving no one behind is a core theme for the energy access sector and relates directly to the potential for energy access programs to inclusively address rural poverty. This presentation discussed key insights from detailed analysis of at-scale energy access programs in India and Nepal from Poor…

Hybrid Social Solutions: Gridless Solar Network Transforming Rural Communities

19 June 2019
Hybrid Social Solutions is an organization that is building a gridless solar network in the Philippines to transform rural communities. From diesel and bunker-fueled electricity sources, HSS has been introducing solar-powered products that are not only safe and sustainable but also increase an…

Assessing the Impact of Renewable Energy Based Microgrids on Local Development and the SDGs: Insights from the Philippines

18 June 2019
The Cobrador Island Solar – Diesel Hybrid Project is one of ADB’s outstanding projects and led to increased service hours (24 hours per day), affordability (50% tariff reduction), and environmental soundness (RE share up to 90%). This presentation analyzed the impact on local development and the…

Public-Private Partnerships To Drive Clean Energy Transitions In Indian Power Sector

17 June 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the evolution of private-public partnerships in various sectors in India and its energy sector. It also showcased PPPs in smartgrid deployment and distribution franchising, and how PPP is promoting energy efficiency. The presentation also shared some lessons…

Asset Management Digitalization: Key Transformations Introduced by Digital Technologies

21 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Romei shares Systra's experience with asset digitalization, including the challenges involved and case studies that illustrate its successful implementation. He also emphasized the value of utilizing digital technologies such as big data and IoT, and integrated platforms…

Adapting Global Smart Ticketing Solutions to Local Realities

21 May 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Noka discussed how to adapt automated fare collection (AFC) solutions created for developed countries to the needs of developing countries such as the Philippines. He also talked through the features of AFC solutions, as well as the development process of an AFC solution…

Power Sector Policy and Planning: Implication for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion

23 April 2019
Learn more about the status of electricity generation from renewable energy in Bangladesh, and how its progress helps in promoting poverty reduction and social inclusion in the country.