PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The technical assistance (TA) cluster, Promoting a Just Energy Transition in the Infrastructure Sectors in Asia and the Pacific, aims to support 10 developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in addressing three persistent challenges to the their climate-resilient energy transition goals: (i) fragmented policies and weak coordination mechanisms, which hinder the integration of workforce readiness into transition planning and implementation; (ii) limited technology adoption and innovation barriers, which have resulted into the inadequate adoption of renewable, smart grid, and digital solutions (e.g., Industry 4.0 smart technologies); and (iii) skills and workforce readiness gaps, with women, youth, low-income workers, and those in informal employment most at risk. To address these challenges, the TA cluster will demonstrate scalable models for a just energy transition in infrastructure sectors in 10 countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, the Maldives, Mongolia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tonga, and Vanuatu.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The subproject is implemented in the Philippines and other APAC countries, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives, Mongolia, and Pakistan. It is part of a broader program without a separate allocated budget; therefore, SIPET reports a zero budget at this level to avoid double counting. For more information https//www.adb.org/projects/59465-002/main