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Seethapathy Chander Chair, Energy Committee Asian Development Bank. ASIA SOLAR ENERGY FORUM THE WAY FORWARD. MAIN ISSUES. Is ASEF needed? How long will it be needed? Structure Location of HQ, Charter Sustainability. TODAY’S SESSION. Presentation by Consultant
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Seethapathy Chander Chair, Energy Committee Asian Development Bank ASIA SOLAR ENERGY FORUM THE WAY FORWARD
MAIN ISSUES • Is ASEF needed? • How long will it be needed? • Structure • Location of HQ, Charter • Sustainability
TODAY’S SESSION Presentation by Consultant Chair’s suggestions based on pre-meeting consultations Views from the floor Conclusions
CHAIR’S SUGGESTIONS • Is ASEF needed? • Yes. • How long will it be needed? • Definitely for the next 10 years, maybe longer since Asia’s experience can benefit other regions. • Structure • Non-governmental, not-for-profit society, governed by a board of governors, and managed by a secretary general.
CHAIR’S SUGGESTIONS • Location of HQ, Charter of ASEF, • To be decided by a preparatory committee (PC) appointed for this purpose. • Sustainability • ADB will finance one more meeting of ASEF and underwrite preliminary expenses. Expenses for future meetings as well as operating expenses will be met from subscriptions from members. PC will examine and report on this issue also.