Conference Report - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy Read more about Conference Report - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy Experts in this report shares insights about what works and what does not in the digital ecosystem for expanding innovative financial inclusion solutions to meet development objectives. This document also discusses the role of multilateral development banks in supporting the development of digital finance by providing policy advice and financing.
Sarulla Geothermal Project: Tapping Indonesia’s Geothermal Resources Read more about Sarulla Geothermal Project: Tapping Indonesia’s Geothermal Resources Dependence on fossil fuels exposes Indonesia to frequent changes in the price and supply of oil and coal, and increases greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. A project backed by Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help harness Indonesia’s largely untapped geothermal resources, allowing the country to meet its power demand while promoting a clean energy source.
Center of Excellence for Clean Energy in Indonesia Read more about Center of Excellence for Clean Energy in Indonesia Accelerating the development of new and renewable energy (NRE) in Indonesia is necessary given the vast availability of these national resources. Complementary to this endeavor is the establishment of a Center of Excellence on Clean Energy that aims to combine various efforts in the development and deployment of NRE.
Scaling Up Clean Energy Financing Read more about Scaling Up Clean Energy Financing Explore the range of financing solutions offered by ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) to meet its clients’ needs. The presentation also covers PSOD’s focus on clean energy in Indonesia and features the Tangguh LNG Project, Sarulla 320MW Geothermal Power, and Phase 1 of the Rantau Dedap Geothermal Power as case examples. The key financing issues and significant challenges moving forward are discussed.
Center of Excellence for Clean Energy in Indonesia Read more about Center of Excellence for Clean Energy in Indonesia There is increasing pressure on the supply of and access to energy to meet Indonesia’s economic and social development. The utilization of national renewable energy sources has become a necessity. Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will establish a Center of Excellence to support the country’s clean energy program.
Public-Private Partnerships and Climate Change for Green Cities Read more about Public-Private Partnerships and Climate Change for Green Cities Governments should consider a number of issues related to investment, procurement, and governance when handling infrastructure project proposals that are either public-private partnership (PPP) or non-PPP in nature. This presentation also examines the key challenges for urban PPPs. Realities and concerns on PPPs are discussed.
Green Cities Initiative: Water and Cross-Cutting Issues Read more about Green Cities Initiative: Water and Cross-Cutting Issues The presentation discusses Asian Development Bank's Urban Operational Plan. The three levels of green city initiatives and the available nexus approaches to green cities are examined. It also offers suggestions on how green city initiatives from the water sector can be achieved.
Bradley Schroeder Keywords financing implementation capacity building Read more about Bradley Schroeder With 13 years of experience in sustainable transport project management, the last 6 specifically focused on bicycle sharing, Mr. Bradley Schroeder has visited and evaluated bicycle sharing systems in over 20 international cities (11 countries) and has authored a book on the design and implementation of bicycle sharing systems. His most recent work includes implementing non-motorized transport demonstration projects in Southeast Asia.
Presentation on Business Models for Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh and India Read more about Presentation on Business Models for Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh and India Only a small percentage of rural population in Bangladesh has grid connectivity; hence utilizing renewable energy for households is a viable option. Technology alone, however, is not sufficient for adoption and diffusion of renewable energy systems. There is a need to adopt appropriate financing modalities for scalability of these initiatives.
Andrew Jeffries Keywords investment underwriting equity investments financing energy geothermal power Read more about Andrew Jeffries Andrew Jeffries is the Country Director for the Philippines at the Asian Development Bank, where he leads ADB operations and engagement with a country portfolio of approximately $12.5 billion. He has 34 years of professional experience, including more than 19 years with ADB. Previously, he led region-wide energy transition initiatives, served as ADB’s Country Director for Viet Nam, and was Director of the Southeast Asia Energy Division, overseeing investments in energy infrastructure and policy advice.