Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Pre-Event)
11 March 2013 to 12 March 2013
Manila
PhilippinesThe Asia Water Week 2013 aimed to deepen and expand analytical work in Asia's water sector to advance inclusive policy reforms and strengthen support to priority programs and projects. The analytical work provided basis for sustained public investment and increased mobilization of private sector investment and expertise. The conference has for its overarching theme "Securing Water for All." It covered crosscutting topics such as climate change, water-food-energy nexus, and disaster management as well as sub-sector specific discussions, including water supply and sanitation, water resources and environment, and agriculture and irrigation.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 11 Mar 2013 | FAO: Revitalizing Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management |
Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Irrigated agriculture is essential to achieve human development and environmental targets in Asia Pacific. Targets, however, will not be met unless the... |
Thierry Facon |
| 11 Mar 2013 | FAO: Revitalizing Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management |
New Water Policy and Plans for Irrigation Development in the People's Republic of China This presentation highlights issues related to the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC)'s decision to increase investment in the water sector... |
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| 11 Mar 2013 | FAO: Revitalizing Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management |
Regional Pillars of Modernization, Capacity Development, Policy, and Centers of Excellence: Progress and Next Steps Thispresentation discussesin detail activities related to the Food and Agriculture Organization'spillar on irrigation modernization. A multi-stakeholderconsultation... |
Thierry Facon |
| 11 Mar 2013 | FAO: Revitalizing Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management |
Modernization of Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Large Irrigation Systems As irrigation performance is often lower than expected, there is a critical need to bring about improvements. The Mapping System and Services for Canal... |
Robina Wahaj |
| 11 Mar 2013 | FAO: Revitalizing Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management |
Revitalizing Irrigation in Indonesia A large percentage of the total irrigated area in Indonesia faces climate vulnerability. Ensuring sustainability of irrigation services requires intensive... |
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| 11 Mar 2013 | FAO: Revitalizing Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management |
Malaysia: Country Strategies, Programmes, and Initiatives for Revitalizing Irrigation Malaysia's irrigation development is built on one of the aims of the final workshop on the regional Food and Agriculture Organization'sinitiative—to revitalize... |
Mohd Yazid bin Abdullah |
| 11 Mar 2013 | FAO: Revitalizing Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management |
The Scheme for Improving the Utilization of Hydraulic Works in Viet Nam Thispresentation providesan overview of hydraulic work management and utilization in Viet Nam, including highlights ofsignificant achievements. The main... |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
East Asia and Pacific: Irrigation Management Modernization Thispresentation introducesirrigation management modernization. It alsodiscussesthe rationale on how the concept became a regional technical assistance... |
Jacob Burke |
| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
China Irrigation Modernization Assessment Thispresentation shows thelocations of selected river basins in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It discusses the goals of the PRC Government by ... |
Liping Jiang |
| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
Focus on Evapotranspiration-Based Integrated Water Management in the Turpan Basin Prevention of groundwater over-draft is essential in the case of the People's Republic of China. As the potential of saving water lies in agriculture, ... |
Bingfang Wu |
| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
Five Basic Foundation Concept for Irrigation Modernization in Indonesia Studies have shown that irrigation modernization is possible to implement in selected areas in Indonesia—if it follows a series of recommended stages ... |
Eko Subekti, Bobby Prabowo, Sigit Supadmo Arif, Abi Prabowo, T. Sri Widharti, Lilik Soetiarso, Ir. Indratmo Soekarno, Soekrasno [node:field_last_name] |
| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
Irrigation Management Modernization: Country Assessment in Malaysia Following a country assessment, thispresentation proceedsto discuss the history and drivers of irrigation modernization in Malaysia. The use of theABCDEF... |
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| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
Irrigation Management Modernization: Country Assessment in Thailand Thispresentation describesthe agricultural context and water resource situation in Thailand. The anticipated future of agricultural scenario in the country... |
Nat Marjang, Aerwadee Premashthira |
| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
Impacts of Competing Water Demands on Irrigation Districts in California, USA Thispresentation describesthe situation of competing interests for water in the State of California, USA. The impacts of competing interests to irrigation... |
Chung-Te (Dick) Tzou |
| 12 Mar 2013 | FAO and World Bank: Irrigation Management Modernization Workshop |
Enumerate the Jiamakou Thispresentation discussesthe system and mechanism of management, including the development vision of Jiamakou Yellow River Diversion Administration Bureau... |