Ensuring the Future of Mega Manila's Water Security

Event: Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event)

Ensuring the Future of Mega Manila's Water Security

13 March 2013

Author / Speaker:

Ramon Alikpala, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System - Email the author | Other materials by the author

The steady rise of population growth in Asia’s megacities including the Philippines' capital city of Manila requires a holistic and integrated approach in sustainable water management. The experience of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System in the Philippines has shown that improved water governance is the future of urban water management.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Philippines

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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