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About SARIC

South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) is an AUD 32 million initiative funded by the Australian Government. SARIC supports the overall goal to deepen economic linkages and support regional prosperity and inclusive growth. The opportunities under SARIC will support in enabling more, better-quality and socially inclusive connectivity infrastructure in South Asia, with a focus on the energy and transport sector. SARIC countries include Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Principal Components
Key Pillars of SARIC Implementation
  • Government and private sector support

    The World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) together support partnerships, financing, and policy to advance programs with governments and the private sector in South Asia.

  • Training and networking

    Led by Palladium, the training component delivers targeted & curated capacity building interventions for government, private & academia from the infrastructure sector. Networking both within South Asia and between South Asia and Australia enables in creating an ecosystem of energy & transport sector peers who engage which each other.

  • Monitoring and evaluation

    Led by Adam Smith International, the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team coordinates among the three development partners and ensures the effective and efficient implementation of the approved M&E Framework.

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SARIC supports the overall goal to deepen economic linkages and support inclusive regional prosperity

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At India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025, Biraj Singh Thapa from Kathmandu University (KU) showcased Nepal’s ambitious strides in green hydrogen development and participated in the session on “Foundation for the long term: R&D and Pilots". Biraj highlighted a range of pioneering efforts, from pilot projects in green ammonia, clean steel, and hydrogen stoves, to the establishment of a National Green Hydrogen Laboratory and the launch of a hydrogen refueling station. These initiatives are underpinned by strong policy frameworks and budgetary support from the government.Biraj previously participated in the SARIC Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour held in Brisbane in 2024 and is currently attending the SARIC Regional Alumni Meet (Energy Stream) alongside IESW in New Delhi. He joins a vibrant cohort of 41 SARIC alumni from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, all working to accelerate the region’s clean energy transition.✅ Stay tuned for more updates from the week!Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade World Bank International Finance Corporation - South Asia Palladium: Make It PossibleAustralian Embassy, Nepal#DFAT #SARIC #Training #Networking ... See MoreSee Less
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