In this episode, we explore how green building codes are revolutionizing construction, reducing environmental impact, and fostering resilient communities, all based on the USAID funded, DevTech implemented Green Building Codes Country Analyses. Using Google's NotebookLM, we take a closer look at case studies from Zambia and Paraguay to discuss:

• The impact of policies on sustainable practices
• Challenges faced by builders and policymakers
• Innovative solutions shaping the future of green standards

Discover how sustainable construction is tackling global challenges and paving the way for a greener, more resilient future.

Read the Country Analyses here: Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) - Documents Detail

With the help of cutting-edge and innovative software, Google's NotebookLM, we explore a recent DevTech publication for USAID, the Landscape Analysis of Critical Minerals in Southeast Asia.

The report examines Southeast Asia’s potential as a critical minerals powerhouse, especially in key battery minerals like nickel and manganese.

With global demand for these minerals surging, the report highlights the region’s position across the value chain as well as barriers such as supply chain challenges, limited investment, governance issues, and environmental risks.

In part two of our special DevTalks Deep Dive podcast series, we shift our focus to the recommendations and opportunities outlined in DevTech's publication for USAID. This episode explores actionable solutions to address the challenges highlighted in the report—supply chain challenges, limited investment, governance issues, and environmental risks—while identifying pathways to unlock the region’s full potential.

We delve into how fostering regional collaboration, enhancing investment frameworks, and leveraging technology for better data can position ASEAN as a leader in the global energy transition. With a focus on building a resilient and sustainable critical minerals value chain, this episode highlights the roadmap to a cleaner energy future.

Read the Landscape Analysis here: ⁠https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PA021ZQZ.pdf⁠

With the help of cutting-edge and innovative software, Google's NotebookLM, we explore a recent DevTech publication for USAID, the Landscape Analysis of Critical Minerals in Southeast Asia. The report examines Southeast Asia’s potential as a critical minerals powerhouse, especially in key battery minerals like nickel and manganese.

With global demand for these minerals surging, the report highlights the region’s position across the value chain as well as barriers such as supply chain challenges, limited investment, governance issues, and environmental risks.

Our podcast delves into the report's key findings, including calls for an accelerated #ASEAN mining vision, enhanced public awareness, stronger data management, and a stable investment environment to support Southeast Asia’s critical role in the future of clean energy technologies.

Listen to part one of the two part special now. The next episode will feature our recommendations to improve the transparency and efficacy of the ASEAN region's critical minerals sector.

Read the Landscape Analysis here: https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PA021ZQZ.pdf