Grants and Contributions:

Toward sustainable energy security in Southeast Asia

7475213 P016918001

$2,000,000.00

Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

This project aims to support project preparation to develop sustainable regional energy infrastructure in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states. It represents Canada's contribution to the Regional Connectivity Fund Multi-Partner Trust Fund. The project focuses on enhancing regional energy connectivity and growth in Southeast Asia by contributing to the objectives of the ASEAN Power Grid for ASEAN’s transition to a low carbon, integrated, and resilient regional economy. It seeks to strengthen energy security and resilience, while fostering regional inclusive and sustainable economic growth by developing and implementing public and private sector-led projects. Project activities include: (1) providing project preparation support; (2) facilitating project readiness and investment planning; and (3) strengthening capacity building and knowledge exchange. Beneficiaries include ASEAN member states’ government agencies, state-owned power utilities and energy regulators, public and private sector developers, and regional institutions such as the ASEAN Centre for Energy.

Global Affairs Canada

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved regional energy connectivity projects’ bankability and readiness for financing; (2) improved enabling environment for grid projects’ development through regulatory support and facilitating engagement between project sponsors and financiers; and (3) enhanced private finance mobilization.

Mandaluyong City, PH

064-2025-2026-Q4-0229

Grant

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Asian Development Bank Publications Unit External Relatio

International Development Assistance program

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.