Rikesh Gurung Keywords green road Bhutan environment integrated waste management plastic wastes Read more about Rikesh Gurung Rikesh is also the President of the Bhutan Association of Entrepreneurs (BAEyul) and has been awarded with the Best Entrepreneur of the year 2017. He has also been awarded Asia's best entrepreneur in Technology 2020 and Global star Change Makers Award 2020. UNEP low carbon lifestyle challenge award 2020 and many other awards. The company has built 130 kms of road and reused 700 tons of waste plastics. Rikesh also sits as board of directors in different CSOs and associations in Bhutan.
Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling Story from Bhutan Read more about Solar Warriors of Bhutan - A Compelling Story from Bhutan 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 their villages as “barefoot engineers.”
Mountain Hazelnuts and Natural Capital: Preserving Endangered Communities through Sustainable Agriculture Read more about Mountain Hazelnuts and Natural Capital: Preserving Endangered Communities through Sustainable Agriculture Using the Mountain Hazelnuts Group in Bhutan as a case study, this presentation focuses on the responsibility of multilateral agencies and the need to build business models that support and respect natural, human, and cultural systems.
Mobilizing and Allocating Resources and the Development of Public-Private Partnerships Read more about Mobilizing and Allocating Resources and the Development of Public-Private Partnerships Private sector resources are essential to the growth and sustainability of quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems in the Asia and Pacific region, and not simply about getting more money. Creating the right environment for sustainable financing will help achieve TVET and national policy objectives.
Deploying Mobile and Branchless Banking in Bhutan Read more about Deploying Mobile and Branchless Banking in Bhutan An ADB project is helping Bhutan promote financial literacy and strengthen financial inclusion by supporting mobile and branchless banking. In line with the government's priority under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2013–2018) to improve the business climate for the private sector, the Strengthening Economic Management Program II (SEMP II) identified the possibility of high impact mobile and branchless banking that extends the reach of financial services to remote areas.
Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development Read more about Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development With Asia experiencing a climate crisis, innovative approaches are needed to ensure coordination and cooperation among the different pillars of the environmental justice system. The Asian Judges Network on Environment was established from recognition of the judiciary’s role in promoting environmental law.
Heruka Zangpo Keywords micro hydropower plants energy Bhutan energy efficiency energy auditing loss reduction energy conservation Read more about Heruka Zangpo Heruka is the Project Director at Bhutan Power Corporation where he designs, develops,s and conducts training and refresher courses for engineers and technicians.
Employment Generation in Emerging Clean Energy Industries: How Can Women Break Through Traditional Barriers? Read more about Employment Generation in Emerging Clean Energy Industries: How Can Women Break Through Traditional Barriers? South Asia’s rapid growth is met with an increasing crisis in energy demand. Strategic investments in human capital is needed to address this major challenge in energy security. The productive engagement of women in training and employment opportunities accelerates access to renewable energy sources that will sustain growth and development.
100% Solar in South Asia: Implications for Technological and Social Transformation Read more about 100% Solar in South Asia: Implications for Technological and Social Transformation Smarter grid technology can enable India’s unusual diversity in electricity; however, there is no technological fix to socio-economic challenges and gender inequalities. The answers to the question about whether renewable energy technologies are inherently gender-friendly may provide invaluable insights.
South Asia Tariff Regulations: Lessons for Inclusive Access Read more about South Asia Tariff Regulations: Lessons for Inclusive Access Millions in the Asia and Pacific region, particularly South Asia, still do not have access to electricity. South Asia, in addition to its lack of a cost reflective tariff, also faces a number of issues on tariff setting. The promotion of inclusive access remains the key to meeting these challenges.