Watch Regional Cooperation in Energy
Spilling hydropower in one country can benefit a neighboring country that lacks power or is relying on diesel.
Watching Invisible Energy Loss – Yes It’s Possible
New technology, mounted on a drone, now allows us to see from the sky where we are wasting energy.
Why 100% Renewable Generation Won’t Bring Energy Security
Clean energy advocates believe that 100% generation from renewable energy sources is the only way to meet the power demand and address global warming. It's technically feasible, but we will still need some fossil fuels to create a sustainable energy source that all countries can afford.
Why the Bottom of the Pyramid Needs Electric Cars... Now
Countries in developing Asia only require a basic electric vehicle, not a fast-moving, high-end model like the ones being sold in the developed world.
Why We Must Embrace Risk to Achieve Development
In this ever-changing development environment, multilateral development banks like ADB may not survive unless we innovate and take risks, much like actually reading a classic novel instead of just bragging about it.
Why We Need Good Transport Networks to Support Development
Today more than ever, the Talimarjan power project shows how Central Asia needs a 21st century Silk Road.
Will the Green Climate Fund Pledges Create a Momentum for Ongoing Climate Negotiations?
The recent formal pledging session for the Green Climate Fund (GCF)—more than $9 billion in just 5 months—is by far the most successful resource mobilization ever seen for a multilateral climate fund. The US has pledged $3 billion, followed by Japan ($1.5 billion), UK ($1.13 billion), and Germany and France (with $1 billion each). Four developing countries—Indonesia, Mexico, Mongolia, and Panama—have made pledges, breaking the traditional donor boundaries.
Will We See an ASEAN Economic Community by 2015?
Launched as a political bloc and security pact in the aftermath of the Viet Nam War, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has evolved to embrace an ambitious economic agenda. Its latest project is to establish the ASEAN Economic Community by 31 December 2015. But is this likely?
Window of Opportunity Still Open on Climate Action
A set of reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the last of which was released on November 2, 2014, sets the scene for governments to renew their efforts on the issue through ambitious commitments for a comprehensive climate agreement in Paris in December 2015.
Yes, We Need a Dedicated Bond Guarantee Fund for Indian Infrastructure
To leverage more infrastructure development funds, India should establish a specialized institution dedicated to credit-enhancing corporate bonds.