ASEAN Clean Energy Trade, Technology and Investment Forum
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host an ASEAN clean energy trade and investment conference in April 2010 in Manila, Philippines. The goal of the conference is to address issues related to clean energy development in the region, including the adoption of policies and technologies that enhance efficient power production with a focus on pollution reduction. The event will also support ASEAN Secretariat efforts, through the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), to make environmentally friendly energy production a priority for all ASEAN members. The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) will work with USTDA to organize and host the event.
The conference will include participation of senior government and energy sector officials from ASEAN economies and consist of sessions and panels to address energy development in the region, highlighting effective policy mechanisms and financing options. Case studies will be utilized to explore best practices and one-on-one meetings between ASEAN representatives and U.S. industry participants will take place. Topics will be project-focused, addressing resources and technologies including hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and coal bed methane development. In addition, discussions on project management and implementation will be highlighted. The ASEAN clean energy trade and investment conference will provide a forum for ASEAN representatives, U.S. industry and government experts to promote accelerated planning of clean energy development.
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is a foreign assistance agency that advances economic development and U.S. commercial interests in emerging markets. The agency funds various forms of technical assistance, feasibility studies, training, orientation visits and business workshops that support the development of a modern infrastructure and open trading environment. In carrying out its mission, USTDA focuses on economic sectors that benefit from U.S. exports of goods and services.
For more information, please contact Nina Kundra (n-kundra@bciu.org), Director, Business Council for International Understanding at (212) 490-0460.
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