Nepal energy sector assessment, strategy, and road map : March 2017.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asian Development Bank

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Power resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (88 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Metro Manila, Philippines : Asian Development Bank, [2017]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

Nepal is facing an unprecedented energy crisis caused by an acute shortage of power and fuel supply. To improve energy security and stimulate economic growth, the government is accelerating the sustainable development of Nepal's hydropower potential. This publication highlights Nepal's energy sector performance, major development constraints, and government development plans and strategy. It outlines the future support strategy of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) whose main focus is to make the country's energy sector a key driver of inclusive economic growth. Linked to ADB's country partnership strategy for Nepal 2013-2017, this publication provides guidance for future investment and technical assistance operations.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Tables and Figures

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

I: Sector Assessment: Context and Issues

Introduction

Sector Overview

Institutional Setup

Core Sector Issues, Constraints, and Opportunities

II: Strategy

Government Sector Strategy, Policy, and Plans

Development Partners' Sector Experience and Assistance Program

III: Plans and Supporting Analysis

Appendixes

1 Existing Power Plants and Installed Capacity, Fiscal Year 2016

2 Planned Installed Generation Capacity until Fiscal Year 2022

3 Electricity Tariff Rates

4 Action Plan on National Energy Crisis Prevention and Electricity Development Decade, 2016

5 ADB Lending and Technical Assistance to the Nepal Energy Sector, 1999-2016.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789292578985

9292578987