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Asset Disclosure in Indonesia

23 November 2015
This presentation gives a glimpse of Indonesia's experience in asset disclosure, including legal frameworks set and challenges faced.

Governance Cooperation Fund Event Photo Gallery

23 November 2015
Compilation of photos taken at the 2-day event.

Mainstreaming Anti-Corruption into Climate Finance

30 October 2015
Anti-corruption mainstreaming aims to reduce corruption to achieve certain goals, for instance, mitigating the impact of climate change. While mainstreaming anti-corruption into climate finance has its own set of challenges, the key is to adapt anti-corruption approaches to sector characteristics…

The Establishment of the Center of Excellence on Clean Energy

8 October 2015
This presentation examines the potential of clean and renewable energy in Indonesia. It also provides an overview of the establishment of the Center of Excellence on Clean Energy in the country. Possible challenges that the Center might face in the future are enumerated.

Sharing Malaysia’s Experience in the Development of Renewable Energy

8 October 2015
This presentation explores the development of renewable energy in Malaysia. It discusses the role of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority in encouraging the country's renewable energy growth. The proposal to establish a Center of Excellence is examined.

Agence Française de Développement's Contribution to Renewable Energies

8 October 2015
This presentation provides a general overview of Agence Française de Développement (AFD). It shows how AFD meets the cross-cutting objective of supporting low-carbon, climate resilient development paths through its ongoing projects in Indonesia. AFD’s contribution to sustain the Center of…

Yap Renewable Energy Development Project: Breaking the Reliance on Fossil Fuels

1 October 2015
A combination of forces threatens the energy sector in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), leading to high electricity costs. In 2013, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) collaborated with FSM to strategically harness and maximize renewable energy sources in an energy mix…

Coal Mine Methane Development Project: The First Large-Scale Capture and Use of Coal Mine Methane for Power Generation in Asia

1 October 2015
The expansion of coal production and consumption in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), fueled by fast-paced economic growth, has increased environmental, health, and safety hazards at coal mines. In 2004, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the PRC established the Coal Mine Methane Development…

Tianjin Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant Project: New Power Generation Technology for Near-Zero Emissions

1 October 2015
Power generation in the People’s Republic of China heavily relies on coal. Coal dependency results in severe environmental degradation and aggravates poor air quality in most eastern and central cities, inducing public health hazards. With assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the…

Green Power Development Project: Bringing Benefits to Bhutan and Beyond

1 October 2015
The Kingdom of Bhutan is one of a few countries in Asia with large, unexploited hydropower resources. Despite the surplus power, many rural households lacked access to electricity in the early to mid-2000s. The Government of Bhutan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) turned this challenge into an…