Asian Development Bank Chief Economist Albert Park delivered a presentation entitled “Transition to a Green Economy and Green Finance in Uzbekistan" at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT). The event was also attended by the delegation of the University of Westminster in London.
Albert Park highlighted climate change vulnerability and the case for green energy transition in the Central Asian region. Participants discussed the transition to renewable energy sources, green energy zone initiatives and environmental sustainability policies and implementation strategies.
Mr. Park is the chief spokesperson for ADB on economic issues. He leads the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI), which publishes key knowledge products such as the Asian Development Outlook, Asian Economic Integration Report, Asia Bond Monitor, and Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific.
