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National Business Forum and Stakeholders Consultation
The National Business Forum was the culminating activity of the capacity building program, where representatives from the three banks presented and discussed their policies, plans and programs on RE financing to major local project developers, government agencies, RE associations and other stakeholders. The forum also hosted several talks on current trends, issues and concerns in the local RE industry including the proposed Biofuels and Renewable Energy Bills and the Clean Development Mechanism.
The National Business Forum was held on 2 May 2006 at the Quezon Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-la Hotel. It was attended by around 200 participants who are RE project developers, members of the academe and RE associations, representatives of local and international financing communities, representatives of the three beneficiary banks, government planners, and other stakeholders.
| 8:30 | Registration |
| 9:00 | Philippine National Anthem |
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Welcoming Remarks Laurie Navarro Project Coordinator President, IRG-Philippines |
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Renewable Energy and Biofuels: Key to Energy Independence and Security Elma Carunungan DOE – Energy Utilization Management Bureau |
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Role of IT Power in Capacity Building of Local Bankers Rebecca Gunning Project Partner Chief Representative, China, IT Power |
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Role of Risoe in Capacity Building of Local Bankers Jyoti Prasad Painuly Project Partner Senior Energy Planner, UNEP Risoe |
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| 10:00 | Coffee Break |
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The Philippine DNA Approval Process Joyceline Goco Head of the CDM Secretariat, Head of IACC DENR – Designated National Authority |
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BOI Incentives for the Renewable Energy Sector Director Rafaelito Taruc DTI – Board of Investments |
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Presentations on RE Financing/ Investment Programs Edward John T. Reyes Vice President, Program Lending Group Land Bank of the Philippines Noel Yuseco Assistant Vice President, Special Projects and Asset Advisory Division Equitable PCI Bank Jaime T. Azurin Vice President First Metro Investment Corporation |
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Concluding Remarks Conrado Heruela Project Partner, Center for Energy Environment Resources Development |
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| 1:00 | Lunch |
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Disclaimer: This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Community. The views expressed herein are those of the project team, and can therefore in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Commission.