Modernizing Irrigation Systems to Adapt to Water Scarcity in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam 13 June 2017 Philippines Extreme weather conditions cause food shortages, floods, diseases, and drought that put millions of people and crops at risk in many countries. One example is the El Nino in 2015 which caused food shortages, diseases, and severe droughts in many countries in Asia, including Viet Nam. This learning event shares several innovative practices and insights gained from an ADB-led project in Viet Nam that can help other countries improve water efficiency and supply in drought-affected provinces. Program and Learning Materials 13 June 2017 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (Goverment's Response) The El Nino in 2015 wreaked extensive damage to many areas in Viet Nam. The country experienced a 40% to 70% rainfall deficit which affected over… Chau Vu Ngoc Presentation Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (ADB Response) In 2015, Viet Nam was one of the countries severely affected by El Nino. Many of its provinces experienced droughts that placed many crops and people… Sanath Ranawana Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ADB Organizer/s Water and Urban Development Sector Office Partner Organization/s ADB Topics Water Disaster Risk Management