Harmonizing electricity laws in South Asia : recommendations to implement the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Framework Agreement on Energy Trade (Electricity).

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Raina, D. N., author.

Asian Development Bank

Contributor:

Asian Development Bank. Office of the General Counsel, issuing body.

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Law, issuing body.

Asian Development Bank, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electric utilities--Law and legislation.

Electric utilities.

Electric power systems--Law and legislation--South Asia.

Electric power systems.

Interconnected electric utility systems--Government policy--South Asia.

Interconnected electric utility systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 57 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

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

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Electricity shortages in South Asia are adversely impacting the region's socioeconomic development. Energy trade is seen as a solution to this challenge. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) is a key step in realizing regional trade in energy. To support implementation of the framework agreement, ADB and SAARC in Law are working to improve legal and regulatory harmonization in the energy sector. This report identifies the legal, regulatory, technical, and commercial requirements for energy trade, and what each country in South Asia needs to do to make the framework agreement a reality. The recommendations, summarized in tables, provide an easy reference for policy makers and energy stakeholders in the region.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Tables and Figures

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Abbreviations

Executive Summary

1 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and ADB's Support for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Law

1.1 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

1.2 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation's Initiatives on Energy Cooperation

1.3 ADB's Support to South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Law

2 Energy Scenario and Institutional Framework

2.1 Energy Scenario in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Region

2.2 Demand and Supply Scenario of Electricity in South Asia

2.3 Access to Electricity in South Asia

2.4 Impact of Electricity Shortage on Business

2.5 Institutional Framework of the Power Sector in South Asia

3 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

3.1 Emphasis on Electricity Cooperation in the Framework Agreement

3.2 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

4 Review of Electricity Laws, Regulations, and Policies

4.1 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of Afghanistan

4.2 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of Bangladesh

4.3 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of Bhutan

4.4 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of India

4.5 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of Maldives

4.6 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of Nepal

4.7 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of Pakistan

4.8 Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Framework of Sri Lanka

4.9 Findings of the Review by Country

4.10 Summary of Findings of the Review

5 Requirements for Cross-Border Electricity Trade

5.1 Requirements for Regional Power Trade

5.2 Legal.

5.3 Regulatory

5.4 Technical

5.5 Commercial

6 Harmonizing Electricity Laws and Regulations of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Member States

7 Conclusions and Recommendations

7.1 Conclusions

7.2 Recommendations

Appendixes

1 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity)

2 List of Laws and Regulations Reviewed.

Notes:

Includes the text of: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Framework Agreement on Energy Cooperation (Electricity).

"Publication stock no. TCS179071-2"--Verso of title page.

"Principal author of the report, D.N. Raina"--Acknowledgements.

"Collaboration between the Office of the General Counsel of the Asia Development Bank (ADB) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in Law (SAARCLAW)"--Acknowledgements.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contains:

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Framework Agreement on Energy Cooperation (Electricity) (2014)

ISBN:

9789292579685

9292579681