Energy Access Forum


Date 20 Feb 2026, 23:01 - 23:01 hrs

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ENERGY ACCESS FORUM – POWERING DEVELOPMENT IN THE ASIA PACIFIC

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) will be jointly organising an Energy Access Forum - Powering Development in the Asia Pacific.

The one-day event will look at the challenge of enhancing energy access in the Asia Pacific region and potential opportunities for collaboration amongst the countries and international organisations. The Forum will feature discussions on enabling policies, technological advancements and innovative business models relating to energy access.

10:00 - 11:15 hrs Plenary Session: Energy Access – Challenges and Opportunities
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11:30 - 12:30 hrs Panel 1: Energy Access in ASEAN
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14:00 - 15:00 hrs Panel 2: Energy Access in Focus – Technology and Investments
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  • Developing business models and financial instruments to support energy access investments
  • Fostering an enabling policy environment for public-private partnerships
  • Development of new technologies and innovations to improve access to electricity and clean cooking, especially in remote areas

This panel is presented by:

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