SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  6
Télécharger pour lire hors ligne
STEPS Centre Roundtable Group Members: Satchida Rana, Indie Dinala, Purvi Malhotra,  Shoumojit Kanjilal, Louise Carver IDS MA Science, Society and Development   Brighton, UK, 20 th  January 2010
Group Focus: Local Level Energy Concerns in Nepal
* Reliable supply, equitable, accessible, affordable, country owned/ sovereignty, regional cooperation for water/ energy management, alternative/ renewable, political stability and buy in, preventing lock-in in the planning infrastructure *Mapping electricity boards nationally and establish distribution, household survey data, institutional- South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation ,[object Object],Part 1: Where do we want to go?
Describe Innovations (technical, social, organisational, etc), Institutions, Policies and Practices that support the objectives chosen.    * Maximising efficient use of existing energy supplies (reducing waste, energy saving technology)    * evaluation and improvement for policy (economically viable and remunerative for the country’s growth.   * Participatory political systems    * Better coordination between institutional actors   * Alternative energy source development for diverse supplies (hydro, biomass, solar, mini-hydro)   * Culturally/ socially appropriate and community owned technology Local entrepreneurship capacity building Part 2: How do we get there?  Creating the Conditions
Part 2: How do we get there?  Constraints  Describe factors (innovations, institutions, policies or practices, social, political, cultural, etc) that constrain or detract from the success of sustainable innovations and practices described. Explain.   * Political instability, weak government and institutional arrangement, corruption   * inadequate resources/ capital- both human and economic   * Political party vested interests- lack of capacity to deal with social concerns   * Cost of infrastructure- geographical topography, demographic distribution   * Lack of negotiating capacity at a regional level (in South Asia)
A Twitter SMS Manifesto on ‘Innovation, Sustainability, Development’ In 140 characters or less, what is your ‘Manifesto’? Reliable , equitable, accessible, affordable, citizen owned and sovereign energy sources, with effective regional cooperation and democratic representation at every level; with specific focus on remote and poor areas. Eliminating energy poverty, reducing social disparity without compromising the ability to adapt to future socio-economic, technological and environmental needs, and contributing towards poverty reduction.

Contenu connexe

Plus de STEPS Centre

Steps methods #7 illustrative methods
Steps methods #7 illustrative methodsSteps methods #7 illustrative methods
Steps methods #7 illustrative methodsSTEPS Centre
 
TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...
TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...
TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...STEPS Centre
 
Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...
Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...
Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...STEPS Centre
 
Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...
Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...
Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...STEPS Centre
 
Discussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia Giovannetti
Discussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia GiovannettiDiscussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia Giovannetti
Discussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia GiovannettiSTEPS Centre
 
Interfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilities
Interfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilitiesInterfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilities
Interfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilitiesSTEPS Centre
 
Reconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobility
Reconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobilityReconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobility
Reconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobilitySTEPS Centre
 
Bringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from Madagascar
Bringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from MadagascarBringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from Madagascar
Bringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from MadagascarSTEPS Centre
 
Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...
Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...
Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...STEPS Centre
 
From controlled transition to caring transformations - Stirling
From controlled transition to caring transformations - StirlingFrom controlled transition to caring transformations - Stirling
From controlled transition to caring transformations - StirlingSTEPS Centre
 
Systems, change and growth - Huff and Brock
Systems, change and growth - Huff and BrockSystems, change and growth - Huff and Brock
Systems, change and growth - Huff and BrockSTEPS Centre
 
Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...
Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...
Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...STEPS Centre
 
STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...
STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...
STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...STEPS Centre
 
Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'
Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'
Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'STEPS Centre
 
Andy Stirling - nexus methods
Andy Stirling - nexus methods Andy Stirling - nexus methods
Andy Stirling - nexus methods STEPS Centre
 
Suresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resources
Suresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resourcesSuresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resources
Suresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resourcesSTEPS Centre
 
Suraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middle
Suraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middleSuraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middle
Suraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middleSTEPS Centre
 
Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from within
Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from withinSumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from within
Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from withinSTEPS Centre
 
Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...
Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...
Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...STEPS Centre
 
Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...
Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...
Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...STEPS Centre
 

Plus de STEPS Centre (20)

Steps methods #7 illustrative methods
Steps methods #7 illustrative methodsSteps methods #7 illustrative methods
Steps methods #7 illustrative methods
 
TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...
TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...
TRANSFORMING IMAGINATIONS? Multiple dimensionalities and temporalities in tra...
 
Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...
Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...
Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...
 
Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...
Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...
Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...
 
Discussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia Giovannetti
Discussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia GiovannettiDiscussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia Giovannetti
Discussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia Giovannetti
 
Interfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilities
Interfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilitiesInterfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilities
Interfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilities
 
Reconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobility
Reconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobilityReconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobility
Reconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobility
 
Bringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from Madagascar
Bringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from MadagascarBringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from Madagascar
Bringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from Madagascar
 
Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...
Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...
Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...
 
From controlled transition to caring transformations - Stirling
From controlled transition to caring transformations - StirlingFrom controlled transition to caring transformations - Stirling
From controlled transition to caring transformations - Stirling
 
Systems, change and growth - Huff and Brock
Systems, change and growth - Huff and BrockSystems, change and growth - Huff and Brock
Systems, change and growth - Huff and Brock
 
Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...
Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...
Brighton and Hove's Downland Estate - potentials to contribute to more sustai...
 
STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...
STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...
STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...
 
Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'
Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'
Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'
 
Andy Stirling - nexus methods
Andy Stirling - nexus methods Andy Stirling - nexus methods
Andy Stirling - nexus methods
 
Suresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resources
Suresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resourcesSuresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resources
Suresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resources
 
Suraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middle
Suraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middleSuraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middle
Suraje Dessai - Uncertainty from above and encounters in the middle
 
Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from within
Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from withinSumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from within
Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar - Uncertainty from within
 
Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...
Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...
Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...
 
Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...
Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...
Ian Scoones - Enabling plural pathways - uncertainty and responses to climate...
 

Dernier

How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17Celine George
 
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsThe Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsEugene Lysak
 
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
 
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdfDiploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdfMohonDas
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...raviapr7
 
The Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice documentThe Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice documentXsasf Sfdfasd
 
Presentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a Paragraph
Presentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a ParagraphPresentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a Paragraph
Presentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a ParagraphNetziValdelomar1
 
How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17
How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17
How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17Celine George
 
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxPISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxEduSkills OECD
 
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17Celine George
 
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?TechSoup
 
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdfP4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdfYu Kanazawa / Osaka University
 
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfHED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfMohonDas
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024UKCGE
 
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxUltra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxDr. Asif Anas
 
5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...
5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...
5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...CaraSkikne1
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxSaurabhParmar42
 
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRADUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRATanmoy Mishra
 
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxClinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxraviapr7
 

Dernier (20)

How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a many2many Relational Field in Odoo 17
 
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsThe Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
 
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17
 
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdfDiploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
Diploma in Nursing Admission Test Question Solution 2023.pdf
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
 
The Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice documentThe Singapore Teaching Practice document
The Singapore Teaching Practice document
 
Presentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a Paragraph
Presentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a ParagraphPresentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a Paragraph
Presentation on the Basics of Writing. Writing a Paragraph
 
How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17
How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17
How to Add Existing Field in One2Many Tree View in Odoo 17
 
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxPISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
 
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
How to Use api.constrains ( ) in Odoo 17
 
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
What is the Future of QuickBooks DeskTop?
 
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdfP4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
 
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfHED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
 
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
UKCGE Parental Leave Discussion March 2024
 
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxUltra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
 
5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...
5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...
5 charts on South Africa as a source country for international student recrui...
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
 
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRADUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
 
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxClinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
 

Energy concerns in Nepal

  • 1. STEPS Centre Roundtable Group Members: Satchida Rana, Indie Dinala, Purvi Malhotra, Shoumojit Kanjilal, Louise Carver IDS MA Science, Society and Development Brighton, UK, 20 th January 2010
  • 2. Group Focus: Local Level Energy Concerns in Nepal
  • 3.
  • 4. Describe Innovations (technical, social, organisational, etc), Institutions, Policies and Practices that support the objectives chosen. * Maximising efficient use of existing energy supplies (reducing waste, energy saving technology) * evaluation and improvement for policy (economically viable and remunerative for the country’s growth. * Participatory political systems * Better coordination between institutional actors * Alternative energy source development for diverse supplies (hydro, biomass, solar, mini-hydro) * Culturally/ socially appropriate and community owned technology Local entrepreneurship capacity building Part 2: How do we get there? Creating the Conditions
  • 5. Part 2: How do we get there? Constraints Describe factors (innovations, institutions, policies or practices, social, political, cultural, etc) that constrain or detract from the success of sustainable innovations and practices described. Explain. * Political instability, weak government and institutional arrangement, corruption * inadequate resources/ capital- both human and economic * Political party vested interests- lack of capacity to deal with social concerns * Cost of infrastructure- geographical topography, demographic distribution * Lack of negotiating capacity at a regional level (in South Asia)
  • 6. A Twitter SMS Manifesto on ‘Innovation, Sustainability, Development’ In 140 characters or less, what is your ‘Manifesto’? Reliable , equitable, accessible, affordable, citizen owned and sovereign energy sources, with effective regional cooperation and democratic representation at every level; with specific focus on remote and poor areas. Eliminating energy poverty, reducing social disparity without compromising the ability to adapt to future socio-economic, technological and environmental needs, and contributing towards poverty reduction.

Notes de l'éditeur

  1. (e.g. access, distribution, risk, time-scale, resource depletion) (e.g. economic growth, disparity, poverty, risk assessment)
  2. Constraints Are these mainstream or niche? How better support these innovations?