Co-organized by the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF), Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Asian Development Bank (ADB), this workshop series spotlighted standards and practical lessons for advancing innovations in renewable energy technology and connectivity infrastructure in developing countries. It featured case studies and interactive discussions among governments, technology companies, International Financial Institutions, and developing country financiers, with a focus on Asia and Africa.

• Officials from ministries of energy, industry, technology, research, planning, and finance in developing countries
• Staff from financiers in developing countries working in the energy sector
• Staff of renewable energy technology companies and power and grid utilities
• Staff from International Financial Institutions and development partners
• Other interested stakeholders

The Workshop Series was held virtually. Speaker presentations, case studies, and discussions were conducted in English.

Participants engaged through small group discussions, quick-answer apps, and question-and-answer sessions at the end of each panel discussion.

• Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance
• Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance
• Islamic Development Bank
• Asian Development Bank

If you would like to learn more about the Workshop Series on Innovations in Renewable Energy Technology and Connectivity, please contact MCDF’s Jenny Lou Fernandez (jenny.fernandez@themcdf.org).

Concept Note: Workshop Series on Innovations in Renewable Energy Technology and Connectivity