Philippines: Grid-Interconnected, Enterprise-based Micro Hydro in Mindanao Read more about Philippines: Grid-Interconnected, Enterprise-based Micro Hydro in Mindanao This presentation discussed the Rural Community-Based Renewable Energy Development in Mindanao Project, an ADB technical assistance project that hopes to support the Philippine Government to increase access to energy in rural areas in Mindanao. It also shared some best practices for a sustainable mini-grid project of up to 100kW.
The Intersection of Climate, Energy, Health for the Hope of Lasting Peace Read more about The Intersection of Climate, Energy, Health for the Hope of Lasting Peace In 2017, the Marawi City Siege in Mindanao, Philippines led to months of military combat displacing many people and disrupting the city’s electricity and water supply. With national and international organizations offering support for the area’s rehabilitation, post-conflict, what kind of collaborative opportunities are there to rebuild the city and make considerable gains in Health and Well-being, Climate Action, Clean Energy, and Peace?
Romeo Montenegro Keywords trade facilitation sub-regional cooperation power development energy Mindanao Philippines Read more about Romeo Montenegro He currently serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), the Philippine government’s economic think tank in the island region of Mindanao. He actively pursues collaborations with the country's power industry stakeholders and leads MinDA’s advocacy work on renewable energy and energy transition.
Capacity Development for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Mindanao and Bangsamoro: A Medium- to Long-Term Approach Read more about Capacity Development for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Mindanao and Bangsamoro: A Medium- to Long-Term Approach With its abundant natural resources, the second largest island of Mindanao has the potential to contribute more to the development of the Philippines. Poor capacity, institutional weakness, and ineffective service delivery, however, hinder the effective implementation of local development plans and investment programs in the different regions comprising Mindanao. Addressing this challenge will require improving coordination, strengthening institutional mechanisms, and promoting capacity development.
Decentralized Loan Management Improves Infrastructure for Rural Productivity Read more about Decentralized Loan Management Improves Infrastructure for Rural Productivity The majority of the poor in the Philippines are in rural areas. Many of them are hand to mouth, or subsistence farmers. They are beset with limited water sources and lack of access roads.