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Water Accounting and Productivity Using Remote Sensing

21 January 2016
Producing more food using less water is possible with the use of modern and innovative technology. This video focuses on how remote sensing and satellite technology can be used to improve crop water productivity and irrigation systems planning.

Challenges in Scaling Up Integrated Approaches ADB Perspectives

21 January 2016
Asia faces the daunting prospect of continuously having to cope with population growth, urbanization, and water insecurity, among other serious issues. Innovation and new technology across multiple sectors are vital to scaling up different approaches in meeting various challenges from the region.

Delivering Results Improved Irrigation Financing in Asia

21 January 2016
The struggle for more efficient irrigation financing remains a challenge both in the public and private sectors. Stakeholders need to work together to find sustainable solutions for long-term gains toward improved financing that will deliver the desired results.

Securing Water and Food A Private Sector Approach

20 January 2016
To address climate change as currently the biggest challenge faced by farmers, Akay Flavours & Aromatics has conceptualized solutions to increase climate resilience, improve irrigation, and provide youth training. Efficient usage of fresh water, according to the company, is the key to food…

Can We Secure Asias Water by 2050

20 January 2016
The International Water Management Institute emphasizes productive and sustainable water management as a business case for the planet, focusing on solutions that cut across sectors. While the challenges are varied and dynamic, there are equally extensive solutions that can be put in place.

Changing Rural Dynamics and the Future of Irrigation

20 January 2016
This presentation shares the vision for water and food security in Asia and the Pacific by 2030. Making investments and providing an enabling environment for farmers, civil society, and the private sector in a number of key action areas will contribute to the attainment of this vision.

Regional Experiences on Irrigation Modernization

20 January 2016
This presentation makes the case for the modernization of water resources management and river basin planning, irrigation infrastructure, and the operation and management among institutions. Addressing climate change and the rapidly increasing competing uses for water are among the important…

Making Wins in Irrigation What Have We Learned

20 January 2016
This presentation examines Asian Development Bank’s investments on irrigation in Asia and the Pacific region. In addition to performance figures, it discusses learnings gained from completed programs, and insights gathered on how best to proceed in meeting objectives.

An Evaluative Lens on Food Water and Energy in Asia

20 January 2016
A paradigm change is needed to address Asia’s food-water-energy challenges. This presentation explains the role of evaluation on the development process as an intrinsic part in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also shares insights on key evaluation lessons and provides…

Punjab Community Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project

1 January 2016
Are drinking water and better toilets finally available in Punjab? Learn how ADB has been working on bringing these services to one of Pakistan's poorest provinces. Large-scale development projects, particularly infrastructure, have long life cycles from conceptualization to design and development…