COVID-19 and Energy Sector Development in Asia and the Pacific
Author | : Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | : Asian Development Bank |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2021-07-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789292629083 |
ISBN-13 | : 9292629085 |
Rating | : 4/5 (085 Downloads) |
Download or read book COVID-19 and Energy Sector Development in Asia and the Pacific written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has resulted in severe global health and economic crises, it also presents an opportunity for a green, sustainable, and resilient recovery enabled by sustainable energy. This guidance note examines the effects of COVID-19 on the energy sector in Asia and the Pacific. It looks at how the sector has responded so far and outlines key actions that energy stakeholders can take during the response and recovery phases. The guidance note also highlights how the Asian Development Bank's support to the energy sector is helping its developing member countries recover from the pandemic and achieve sustainable development.