Energy Access Forum

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ENERGY ACCESS FORUM – POWERING DEVELOPMENT IN THE ASIA PACIFIC

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) will be jointly organising an Energy Access Forum - Powering Development in the Asia Pacific.

The one-day event will look at the challenge of enhancing energy access in the Asia Pacific region and potential opportunities for collaboration amongst the countries and international organisations. The Forum will feature discussions on enabling policies, technological advancements and innovative business models relating to energy access.

Opening Remarks

09.30 - 09.40 Hrs

Keynote Address

Plenary Session: Energy Access – Challenges and Opportunities

10.00 - 11.15 Hrs

• Overview of the current state of global energy access
• SDG 7: Ensuring universal access to affordable electricity
• Insights on key challenges faced by Asia Pacific countries and opportunities for collaboration
• The role of intergovernmental bodies (G20, APEC etc.) and international organisations

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Panel 1: Energy Access in ASEAN

11.30 - 12.30 Hrs

• US-ASEAN Energy Connect initiative
• Energy access situation in ASEAN
• The role of regional integration in enhancing energy access
• The role of capacity building and technical assistance

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This panel is part of the US-ASEAN Energy Connect Initiative.

Panel 2: Energy Access in Focus – Technology and Investments

14.00 - 15.00 Hrs

• Developing business models and financial instruments to support energy access investments
• Fostering an enabling policy environment for public-private partnerships
• Development of new technologies and innovations to improve access to electricity and clean cooking, especially in remote areas

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Panel 3: Unlocking Options - Global Collaboration on Energy Access

15.30 - 16.30 Hrs

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