Putting Policy into Practice: Power Development in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Myanmar
(Room Amber 1)
20 Sep 17
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Tracks:
Track A - Trends, Projects and Planning
A number of Asian developing market economies have unveiled power development (master) plans that seek to develop generation, transmission and distribution networks, often in conjunction with broader national energy and national economic plans. However, putting policy into practise can be challenging, especially when political and institutional change often results in a complex matrix of ministries, departments and regulatory bodies whose functions and aims frequently overlap. Development agencies have also become increasingly important in helping undertake or supporting planning and capacity building. Examples including Japan International Cooperation Agency, US AID, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. Is policy relevant? Are forecasts realistic? Can plans be implemented? To help answer these questions we consider the power markets of Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Myanmar. We examine, the generation mix, the natural resource endowment, the role of renewables, and the challenges facing participants across the value chain, as each country seeks ensure its social and economic development is not hindered by a failing in the power sector.