UPecon Foundation The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential. In the Philippines, USAID partners with the national government to create a more stable, prosperous, and well-governed nation. For more information, visit: www.usaid.gov/philippines Photo from www.shell.com.ph UPecon Foundation Energy is crucial to economic growth and development. The UPecon Foundation, Inc., established in 1981, is a private, non-stock, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the It provides power, heat, and transportation to people and research, teaching, training, and community industries---all critical to a well-functioning modern society. services of the University of the Philippines School of Economics. The members and officers However, energy supply interruptions, impacts of climate of UPecon are members of the change, and price shocks all disrupt the economy. school faculty. To respond to these challenges and opportunities, academic and policy programs in universities and economic centers need to develop and promote knowledge, research, and best practices in energy EPDP development. EPDP Contact Details: Now, it is both urgent and important to bring to fore the Suite B2-003, Centennial Building, Energy discussion on energy! Concordia Albarracin Hall E. Jacinto St. corner C.P. Garcia Avenue, Policy and University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Development Email Address: [email protected] *Cover photo from philippineslifestyle.com. Website: www.upecon.org.ph/EPDP Program Energy Policy and @UPecon_EPDP Development Program Energy Policy and energy_policy_and_development Development Program PROGRAM STEERING ABOUT EPDP FOUR COMPONENTS COMMITTEE The Program Steering Committee sets the overall agenda and direction of the Program and approves its annual work The Energy Policy and Development Program RESEARCH and financial plan. (EPDP) is a four-year program that aims to strengthen Develops and uses theories, gathers evidence in the Philippines and other Sec. Ernesto M. Pernia (June 2016 - present) the capacity of the Philippine government to formulate Socio-Economic Planning Secretary/ NEDA Director-General coherent and evidence-based policies and strategies for countries to support energy-related discussion and policy-making sustainable, reliable, and efficient use of energy Sec. Alfonso G. Cusi (June 2016 - present) resources and technologies. It supports the national Secretary, Department of Energy government, in particular the National Economic and Dr. Orville Jose Solon Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of POLICY DEVELOPMENT Chairperson, UPecon Foundation, Inc. Energy (DOE), in policy analysis and formulation for AND ADVISORY Dr. Susan Brems (Sept. 2015 - present) the energy sector. Uses input from research to generate Mission Director, USAID/Philippines evidence-based analysis and technical Launched in November 2014, EPDP has four advice on energy policies Romeo Bernardo components: research, policy development and Private Sector Representative advisory, capacity building, and communication. Former PSC Members EPDP is being implemented by the UPecon Foundation, CAPACITY BUILDING Sec. Arsenio Balisacan (Nov. 2014 - Jan. 2016) Socio-Economic Planning Secretary/NEDA Director-General Inc. through a grant from the United States Agency for Conducts training and learning programs, International Development (USAID). and fora to increase the capacity of Sec. Jericho Petilla (Nov. 2014 - July 2015) government and the academe to manage Secretary, Department of Energy energy-related programs and issues Ms. Gloria Steele (Nov. 2014 - August 2015) Mission Director, USAID/Philippines Sec. Emmanuel Esguerra (Feb. 2016 - June 2016) COMMUNICATION Socio-Economic Planning Secretary/ NEDA Director-General Builds support for environmentally-sound energy development and communicates Sec. Zenaida Monsada (July 2015 - June 2016) Secretary, Department of Energy researches, policies, and capacity-building programs through fora, dialogues, online and Dr. Ramon L. Clarete print media Former Chairperson, UPecon Foundation, Inc. Agreement Officer's Representative Mr. Gil Dy-Liacco RESEARCH AGENDA USAID/Philippines Research is a critical pillar of EPDP. The program Ms. Lily Gutierrez supports a mix of basic, operational, and applied Alternate AOR, USAID/Philippines research on energy to ensure the development of new knowledge and the use of existing knowledge. EPDP Team Fellows Dr. Raul Fabella, UP Dr. Majah-Leah Ravago,UP Dr. Ujjayant Chakravorty, Tufts U. The key priority research areas include: improving EPDP Program Director Atty. Raphael Lotilla competition in the electricity market, review and Dr. Ramon Clarete, UP provide inputs to the crafting of energy policies and Dr. James Roumasset, Dr. Kyle Emerick, Tufts U. U. of Hawaii Dr. Geoffrey Ducanes, UP regulations, exploring optimal pathways for energy EPDP Program Advisor Dr. Nimfa Mendoza, UP resource use and utilization, improving access to Dr. Sarah Daway, UP . electricity, and studying regional energy market EPDP Component Advisors: Dr. Laarni Escresa, UP integration in Asia and other regions. Prof. Ruperto Alonzo, UP Dr. Rolando Danao, UP Dr. Dennis Mapa, UP.