WASH Seminar Series: Part 1 – COVID-19 Response Read more about WASH Seminar Series: Part 1 – COVID-19 Response Part 1 of the Scaling Up WASH Services in a Pandemic Seminar Series
Dhostekhor Khola Micro Hydropower Pilot Project Read more about Dhostekhor Khola Micro Hydropower Pilot Project This presentation discussed the conceptualization, impact, and lessons learned from the Dhostekhore Khola Micro Hydropower Project, a community-based ecotourism program in Nepal that facilitated access to energy in communities along the Annapurna trekking routes.
Nepal: Scaling-up the Barpak Micro Hydro Model Read more about Nepal: Scaling-up the Barpak Micro Hydro Model This presentation discussed the energy situation in Barpak, Nepal before the Barpak Micro Hydro Project and share experiences, productive end-use strategies, and lessons learned from the project.
Nepal: Empowering Communities to Transition to Financially Viable Micro Hydro Read more about Nepal: Empowering Communities to Transition to Financially Viable Micro Hydro This presentation discussed the status of Micro Hydro Power (MHP) in Nepal, and outlined two models of inclusive enterprise-based MHPs: a cooperative model in Simrutu, and an SPV model in Tara.
Towards Inclusive Water Management: Taking Action for South Asia Read more about Towards Inclusive Water Management: Taking Action for South Asia This presentation discussed issues and lessons drawn from water management approaches in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Tackling Inclusion and Scale to Reach the Last Mile for Rural Poverty Alleviation: Key Insights from Asian Examples in the Poor People's Energy Outlook 2018 Read more about Tackling Inclusion and Scale to Reach the Last Mile for Rural Poverty Alleviation: Key Insights from Asian Examples in the Poor People's Energy Outlook 2018 Leaving no one behind is a core theme for the energy access sector and relates directly to the potential for energy access programs to inclusively address rural poverty. This presentation discussed key insights from detailed analysis of at-scale energy access programs in India and Nepal from Poor People’s Energy Outlook (PPEO) 2018. It also highlighted contrasting approaches to program design and propose a set of metrics to assess inclusiveness by gender, remoteness, and poverty.
Bodha Raj Dhakal Keywords rural electrification and distribution system smart grid power energy engineering electrification nepal Read more about Bodha Raj Dhakal Mr. Bodha Raj Dhakal has over two decades of professional experiences, engaged in the planning of rural electrification and distribution system, study, project preparation, feasibility study, determination of financing model and execution of those projects as a project manager. He is also responsible for Energy Efficient Initiatives and worked as the Project Manager for Design and implementation of a nationwide Energy efficient CFL program as a part of a Demand Side Management (DSM) program, aimed at reducing the evening system peak demand.
Sarosh Khan Keywords nepal transport ADB infrastructure Read more about Sarosh Khan Asian Development Bank (ADB) 10 yrs 2 mos10 yrs 2 mos Head Of Portfolio Management, Nepal Resident MissionHead Of Portfolio Management, Nepal Resident Mission Oct 2016 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mosOct 2016 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mosKathmanduKathmandu Senior Transport SpecialistSenior Transport Specialist Jan 2012 - Oct 2016 · 4 yrs 10 mosJan 2012 - Oct 2016 · 4 yrs 10 mosManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Recent Climate Litigation Concerning Environmental Rights Read more about Recent Climate Litigation Concerning Environmental Rights An emerging feature of more recent climate change litigation is the use of some type of environmental right as the basis of the claim. The environmental rights invoked include the right of the public under the public trust doctrine; constitutional rights, particularly the right to life and the right to a clean and healthy environment; and more generally, human rights. This trend is likely to continue.
Disaster Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions in the Agriculture Sector Read more about Disaster Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions in the Agriculture Sector The agriculture sector faces various risks, such as climate change and rising prices of materials for production. Farmers deal with these risks using different methods, such as mixed cropping and staggered sowing. Agricultural insurance and government support can help, but a holistic agriculture risk management approach is recommended to ensure risks are reduced and farmer incomes are increased.