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"Policies for Advanced Coal Technologies in India (and China)"

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"Policies for Advanced Coal Technologies in India (and China)"

Presentation to The World Bank

Presentation

May 6, 2008

Author: Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group

Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy; Environment and Natural Resources; Science, Technology, and Public Policy

 

In this presentation, Chikkatur discusses the role of coal in the Chinese and Indian power sectors. He covers different coal power technologies and policies for incentivizing technological innovation in the coal sector in those countries, discusses some challenges and constraints that are specific to the Indian coal power sector, and poses policy options for addressing these challenges. Finally he suggests possible roles for the World Bank regarding coal power in India and China.

 

For more information about this publication please contact the ETIP Coordinator at 617-496-5584.

For Academic Citation:

Chikkatur, Ananth. "Policies for Advanced Coal Technologies in India (and China)." Presentation. May 6, 2008.

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