Asian Development Bank

Greater Mekong Subregion Energy Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map Asian Development Bank

The countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion have experienced dynamic growth over the past few decades and a strong increase in trade with the rest of the world. The key drivers of energy demand are clearly visible: population growth, economic development, industrialization, and urbanization. The share of industrial output in gross domestic product has grown remarkably since 1990. This publication looks at the sector assessment, strategy, and road map of energy investments by the Asian Development Bank and the governments of the Greater Mekong Subregion.