Corruption Risks in Climate Finance and in Natural Resource Management

Corruption threatens climate finance by raising the costs of and exacerbating the effects of climate change. The use of natural resources in most climate finance-funded projects contributes to environmental destruction and misuse of resources. Supporting country-driven climate change priorities through the establishment of a national climate fund should be considered.

Functional Assignment in Structuring Decentralized Sector Systems: Emerging Practices and Methodology

This presentation gives an overview of the context, practices, and emerging methodology in functional assignment in the decentralization process. It also provides some case studies, particularly the experiences and challenges of Cambodia, Pakistan, and Indonesia in this local governance reform.

Welcome Remarks - External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific: Better Performance, Higher Impact?

Decentralization and local government reforms have been adopted by numerous countries in the Asia and Pacific region in recent decades. The rationale and motivation for these reform initiatives, many of which were aimed at strengthening sub-national governments, have been as diverse as the reform context in each country.

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.