A Regional Gender Assessment of Energy Policies and Programmes in South Asia Read more about A Regional Gender Assessment of Energy Policies and Programmes in South Asia The Asian Development Bank implemented a project that aimed to increase rural poor women’s access to affordable, reliable, and clean renewable energy sources and technologies in its three developing member countries in South Asia: Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This report presents the findings of the review of national energy policies for the region that combined gender reviews and interactions with stakeholders.
Improving Gender Inclusive Access to Clean and Renewable Energy in Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka Read more about Improving Gender Inclusive Access to Clean and Renewable Energy in Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka Energy is a critical factor in any poverty reduction strategy. It is also essential for generating production, income, and employment. The Asian Development Bank rolled out a project in three of its developing member countries in South Asia—Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka—to help increase rural poor women’s access to affordable, reliable, and clean renewable energy sources and technologies. This paper presents an overview of the project, including its background, key strategies, results, and lessons.
Video - Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together Read more about Video - Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together This video showcases a project in Sri Lanka that uplifted the life status of villages through the development of rural roads. It shares the special features of the project that led to a successful implementation.
Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia Read more about Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia This sub-regional conference on Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia aims to provide a forum for lateral learning, through the exchange of useful experiences and showcasing of good practices in providing inclusive solutions, with a focus on gender equity, to address the challenges faced in developing the energy sector in South Asia.
Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together Read more about Former Foes Restore War-torn Sri Lankan Infrastructure and Livelihood Together A 26-year civil war devastated an estimated $200 billion worth of economic, physical, and social infrastructure in Sri Lanka. This destruction was aggravated by droughts and floods, pushing many Sri Lankans into poverty, starvation, and unemployment.
Securing Water and Food: A Private Sector Approach Read more about Securing Water and Food: A Private Sector Approach To address climate change as currently the biggest challenge faced by farmers, Akay Flavours & Aromatics has conceptualized solutions to increase climate resilience, improve irrigation, and provide youth training. Efficient usage of fresh water, according to the company, is the key to food production and security.
A Quasi-Experiment on the Effect of e-Learning on Students’ Mathematics Scores and Attitudes in Sri Lanka Read more about A Quasi-Experiment on the Effect of e-Learning on Students’ Mathematics Scores and Attitudes in Sri Lanka The predominant approach in teaching mathematics in Sri Lanka involves traditional methods. This presentation shares results of a quasi-experiment carried out to test the effect of e-learning systems on educational progress, and improvement in mathematics achievement and cognitive ability of eighth-grade students in the country.
Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs in Asia: Sri Lanka Read more about Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs in Asia: Sri Lanka This presentation shares the Government of Sri Lanka’s initiatives on green skills. It provides an overview of green jobs and green compliance in the country, along with greening trends in terms of knowledge and skill requirements, and current and future gaps. The presentation also includes a number of suggested recommendations.
Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs in Asia: Technical Vocational Education and Training Perspective Read more about Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs in Asia: Technical Vocational Education and Training Perspective This presentation provides a 10-point summary of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) perspective. Among the points raised include viewing TVET institution-based initiatives as an immediate solution, and considering the greening of TVET as a holistic approach for skills development for life and work.
Risk-Based Capital: Sri Lanka’s Experience Read more about Risk-Based Capital: Sri Lanka’s Experience Risk-based capital (RBC) represents an amount of capital that, based on an assessment of risks, a company should hold to protect customers against adverse developments. Having an RBC framework can be the way forward for a sustainable industry given its flexibility to adjust to changes in the financial landscape. While each country will have its own model regarding capital adequacy and there is no "one size fits all" model, it is good to share experiences and use these to improve country models.