An analysis of current practices in urban flood management and its social dimensions reflect a number of limitations. Considering adequately the social dimensions of urban flood management from an engineer’s point of view is crucial in moving towards a holistic approach.

Characterized by chronic policy failure with no clear solution, water management is considered a wicked problem. Building leadership capacity as a fundamental part of integrated water management is essential as a response to the complex nature of managing water challenges.

Profound changes are happening in Myanmar. Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, has various development potentials though resources are limited. There is a need for Mandalay to be competitive to attract an increasing number of foreign direct investments.

The Asia Pacific region accounted for 15% of total International Trade Center (ITC) delivery in 2012. Find out about ITC's work in the region, which entails facilitating multilateral and regional integration, linking vulnerable communities with global markets, and assisting sector specific export diversification.

The Citarum River is the most important river basin in West Java, Indonesia. Economic development and population growth, however, have contributed to the river’s current perilous situation. Working hand in hand is essential to protect this precious resource and achieve a better Citarum.

Indonesia is home to a number of rivers and tributaries; however nearly three fourths of its rivers are polluted. A Community-Based Total Sanitation approach was introduced to change hygiene and sanitation behaviors through community empowerment.

This video shows a comparison of the past and present conditions of Pasig River. It also presents a glimpse of current initiatives and projects to rehabilitate and restore the river. The video, towards the end, encourages everyone to work together in bringing the Pasig River back to life.

Urban water management influences and is influenced by a wide range of interests. While stakeholder engagement has its limitations; it is, however, a crucial aspect of integrated and more sustainable urban water management.

Developing countries remain an untapped market for the private sector. Exclusion from market opportunities, however, can lead to barriers to business and resistance to globalization. Recognizing the devastating impact of unexpected shocks, the Asian Development Bank views microinsurance a roadmap to financial inclusion and a social risk management tool.

Explore the features, challenges, and best practices of regional integration in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Due to the changing context of globalization, there is a need to look at regional economic integration and cooperation in a new light.