SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component (PSC) Assessment Summary

The assessment of existing SCP policies and capacity strengthening needs for 19 countries in Asia has been based on a review of the main policy documents addressing SCP, National Development Plans, and sectoral policies for housing, infrastructure, transport, energy and water that are influential for SCP outcomes. The desk review was accompanied by a series of interviews with high-level policy officials and experts from academia, international organizations, donor agencies and NGOs in eight of the 19 countries assessed.

The study has been undertaken in consultation with national ministries relevant to SCP (including environment, industry, economy and finance, trade, development and planning) and has also involved international organizations, donor agencies, civil society organizations and the private sector to some extent. It aimed to identify specific country needs regarding SCP policy development and implementation. The study team reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of national SCP policies and other policies relevant to SCP, and helped to identify capacity constraints of key bodies (ministries, sectoral and consumer associations, and the private sector). This activity builds upon relevant reviews already conducted for certain countries and for the region, but considerable additional research was required to identify needs and opportunities and create outputs to support future project activities of the SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component.

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