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Achieving Water Security and Resilience in Asia Pacific Asian Water Development Outlook 2020

26 August 2020
This presentation discussed the AWDO’s key dimensions (KD), focusing on respective KD-specific findings and associate policy recommendations

Implementing the AWDO Framework to Mainstreaming Water Security Strategy into a National Water Strategy

29 August 2019
This presentation discussed the work undertaken by Chulalongkorn University on water security in Thailand, and their experience from adapting the AWDO 2016 framework as a tool for dialogue and development.

Multilevel Water Governance Lessons Learned from Thailand

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed Thailand's experience and lessons learned from mainstreaming water security strategy into the country's National Water Strategy using the Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) framework, water productivity and water governance.

Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management

19 March 2019
Developing sustainable, long-term flood resilience requires a management strategy that combines a portfolio of solutions—social, economic, financial, environmental, institutional aspects, engineering, disaster preparedness, insurance, and emergency response requirements. This integrated approach is…

YuanShanTze flood Diversion Project

6 July 2018
The YuanShanTze Diversion Project drastically reduced floods in Xinzhi, which has suffered from regular water inundation from 1999 to 2005. Since its completion, the project has diverted water 44 times, with volumes reaching up to 200 millions m³. It has also reduced downstream flood hazard for 13…

Experiences in Dam Safety Evaluation

16 March 2018
The monitoring and evaluation of dam safety should be highly prioritized by any country. In this presentation, Taipe,China shares how it keeps its dams highly efficient and safe. It discusses in detail the steps necessary in dam safety evaluation, such as a study of the hydrological environment,…

Contract Management of Wastewater Treatment Projects

16 March 2018
There are more than 110 public waste water treatment plants (WWTP) in Taipei,China. Management of these WWTPs have provided valuable knowledge that can help other countries optimize their own wastewater facilities. This presentation shares Taipei,China’s experience in running an underground WWTP,…

Advanced Water Treatment Technology

16 March 2018
Taipei,China's TWC is one of the biggest water companies in the world. It is a state-owned company that produces 8.6 million cubic meters of drinking water every day. It has developed efficient and new technologies that provide consumers a steady supply of water.

Integrated Hydrological Analysis Platform for Flood Prevention Design and Water Resource Development

23 June 2017
Reducing risks from disasters such as floods is crucial, especially in areas vulnerable to frequent typhoons. In Taipe,China, a basin-based platform integrating hydrology, hydraulics, water resource planning, and a database system is currently being used not only to prevent floods and to provide an…

Renovation of Shihmen Reservoir for Sustainability

14 June 2017
Taipe,China experiences several water challenges. It has a young fragile geology vulnerable to frequent earthquakes. It has many high mountains with steep river slopes. In addition, it has uneven rainfall distribution and experiences frequent typhoons. The government renovated the Shihmen…