Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE) Activity

The purpose of the Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE) activity is to improve energy security and resilience in Bangladesh through better access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy systems and transparent and efficient energy markets. The activity supports the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) and specifically the IPS initiative known as Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy in Asia (Asia/EDGE).

RESULT 1: Enabling Environment for Advanced Energy Technologies

IR 1.1 Improved enabling environment for increased deployment of clean energy systems

IR 1.2 Increased adoption of energy efficient end-use technologies and demand-side management measures

IR 1.3 Enhanced access to high quality, reliable power and modern energy solutions

IR 1.4 Increased financing for advanced energy technologies

RESULT 2: High Performing Energy Institutions

IR 2.1 Improved energy sector planning

IR 2.2 Increased adoption of efficient commercial and operational practices by energy utilities

IR 2.3 Improved human capital of energy sector workforce and institutions

RESULT 3: Transparent and Best-value Energy Procurement

IR 3.1 Increased capacity for competitive and transparent energy procurement

IR 3.2 Increased implementation of effective and market-driven procurement mechanisms

RESULT 4: Increased Participation in Regional Energy Trade

IR 4.1 Improved policy framework for increased CBET

IR 4.2 Improved technical systems and regulatory regimes for a synchronized regional grid

CROSS-CUTTING OBJECTIVES

Youth, Gender Equity, Private Sector Engagement and Environmental Pollution