Pre-Forum Event: ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative

This seminar will review the progress in clean energy innovation and potential to support regional development in the People's Republic of China (PRC). By showcasing its practical approaches and proven solutions in the clean energy sector, the event will explore scalable models and foster knowledge-sharing among developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The first panel discussion will explore the successful clean energy innovations in the PRC and examine how these experiences can be replicated in other DMCs. Following this, the second panel discussion will examine the role of ADB in supporting clean energy innovations across the region. Participants will gain insights from PRC's policy makers and experts and discuss how ADB can help accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies across the region.

AGENDA

2:00 - 2:10 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Weihua Liu, Executive Director for PRC, Asian Development Bank

2:10 - 3:10 p.m.

Panel Discussion 1: What Experiences from PRC's Clean Energy Innovations Can Be Replicated in Other DMCs

Moderator: Aiming Zhou, Deputy Country Director, ADB PRC Resident Mission

Setting the Context: Clean Energy Innovation Path and Strategic Planning in the PRC

Presenters:

Quan Bai, Director, Energy Efficiency Center, Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission (Online)

Lanlan Lin, Deputy Director General, Department of Standards and Norms, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, PRC

Panelists:

Helmut Fischer, Executive Director, ADB

Yasir Arrfat, Senior Energy Expert, Prime Minister's Office, Government of Pakistan

Yu Wang, Associate Professor, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University

Charles Sun, CEO, Mingyang Smart Energy Philippine Corporation

3:10 - 4:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion 2: What Would Be ADB's Role in Supporting Clean Energy Innovations in the Region

Moderator: Kelly Bird, Advisor, East Asia Department, ADB

Setting the Context: ADB's Clean Energy Projects in PRC

Presenter: Joonho Hwang, Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB

Panelists:

Margalita Arabidze, Head of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy and Sustainable Development Department, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia

Mylene Capongcol, Assistant Secretary, Department of Energy, Philippines

Priyantha Wijayatunga, Senior Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB

Daniel Wiedmer, Director, Infrastructure Finance Division 2, Private Sector Operations Department, ADB

4:00 - 4:05 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Scott Morris, Vice-President (East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific), ADB

After Session

Group Photo

SPEAKERS

Weihua Liu

Executive Director for PRC, Asian Development Bank

Aiming Zhou

Deputy Country Director, ADB PRC Resident Mission

Lanlan Lin

DDG, Department of Standards and Norms，MOHURD

Helmut Fischer

Executive Director, ADB

Yasir Arrfat

Senior Energy Expert, Prime Minister's Office, Government of Pakistan

Yu Wang

Associate Professor, Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University

Charles Sun

CEO, Mingyang Smart Energy Philippine Corporation

Kelly Bird

Advisor, East Asia Department, ADB

Joonho Hwang

Director, Energy Sector Office, ADB

Margalita Arabidze

Head of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy and Sustainable Development Department, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia