Virtual Workshop on Meeting Environmental Objectives Through Energy Sector Reforms in Asia and the Pacific: Energy Pricing Reforms and Emissions Reduction

Time of event

15:00–18:30 (Tokyo time)

Background

Energy prices are usually controlled or subsidized in developing Asian and Pacific economies to reduce energy costs to low-income consumers and firms. Energy pricing reforms have emerged as one of the regions’ most important policy challenges and opportunities given their potential to advance climate change mitigation and green growth.

Energy pricing reforms could help reduce government expenditure on energy subsidies, which in developing Asia and the Pacific can range between 2-4% of GDP. They could also promote investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This ADBI webinar will feature research on the short and long-term costs and benefits of energy pricing reforms for developing Asian and Pacific economies, including liberalization, privatization, and enhanced competition related to energy generation, transmission, and distribution. It will also explore how regional lessons learned can guide the implementation of energy reforms and realization of environmental objectives.

Objectives

• Examine energy pricing reforms and their short- and long-term costs and benefits for developing Asian and Pacific economies
• Exchange energy pricing reform experiences and lessons learned
• Promote energy reforms and environmental objectives in the region

Participants

• Policy makers and experts, including think tank researchers, academics, and students

Output

• More conducive environment for policy dialogue and research on energy pricing reform in Asia and the Pacific
• Research papers featured during the webinar will be considered for publication in a journal special issue or edited book

How to register

Register here.

Partner

Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute

Conference Presentations

Related Publications

Working Paper 1175	Understanding Gas Pricing Mechanisms: Implications for the Asian Market
Working Paper 1176	What Are the Determinants of Fuel Subsidies in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Countries?
Working Paper 1185	Energy Prices and the Economic Feasibility of Using Hydrogen Energy for Road Transport in the People’s Republic of China
Working Paper 1188	Electricity Cross-Subsidies in the People’s Republic of China: Equity, Reverse Ramsey Pricing, and Welfare Analysis

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