Early Intelligence

Infrastructure and Climate Change Projects in Asian Developing Countries

Japan International Cooperation Agency - JICA
Asian Development Bank - ADB

Status Current

General Information

Opportunity Type:
Services, Goods, Works

Project Summary

Japan, through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, has allotted an estimated US$1 billion to support projects promoting investments, tackling climate change, and facilitating regional integration and cooperation in Asian developing countries. According to information gathered by Devex, the projects shall involve construction of basic infrastructure including cross-country roads, execution of energy efficiency improvement projects, and technology transfer.

 

UPDATE, 14 April 2009: ADB Senior Finance Partnership Specialist Megumi Araki said that there are some potential projects for Central Asia that may be supported under this funding.

 

UPDATE, 28 July 2010: According to an ADB representative, a tender for capacity building for implementing private sector-led integration in South Asia is still pending approval.

 

According to Samuel Tumiwa, ADB principal planning and coordination specialist in-charge of the Asian Clean Energy Fund, the Japanese government committed US$90 million for the fund and only US$20 million has been disbursed to date. He expected funds to still be available for the next two to three years. 

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Project Keywords

project implementation   construction   climate change   environmental protection   technology   Environment & Natural Resources   Infrastructure   Energy   Climate Change   Environment   Natural Resource Management   Construction   Roads   Conservation   Energy Policy   Power Generation   Solar / Wind / Biofuels   Regulation / Planning