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Communication for Difficult Stakeholders in Urban Water Projects

8 December 2017
Slum dwellers, rural poor, and migrant populations are seen as difficult stakeholders in water and electricity projects. Governments see providing utility services for informal settlers as legitimizing the settlements. The Dhaka Water Supply Sector Development Program used behavior change…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management, South Asia Department

6th International Conference on Eco-Compensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services

8 to 9 December 2017
The 6th International Conference on Eco-compensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services, with the theme "Linking Growth, Conservation, and Rural Welfare via Investment in Natural Capital," primarily facilitated the learning of lessons on innovations and developments in eco-compensation across the…
Organizer: East Asia Department

Desalination for Water Supply and Design-Build-Operate Contract

7 December 2017
ADB is developing a 24 MLD desalination plant for water supply provision in the Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka through a design-build-operate (DBO) contract. This is the first large-scale desalination plant for drinking water supply financed by ADB, and serves as a good case for DBO application to…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Water-Energy Nexus in the People's Republic of China and Emerging Issues

6 December 2017
Energy and water systems are interlinked, and both have important roles in economic development. ADB’s Pradeep Perera and World Resources Institute's Lijin Zhong shared the highlights of the book they authored, Water-Energy Nexus in the People’s Republic of China and Emerging Issues. This book is…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week 2017

1 to 7 October 2017
The Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week is an annual event that tackles specific water-related themes that stimulate dialogue and knowledge sharing between experts, policy makers, and practitioners from the Asia-Pacific region and The Netherlands. This event enables water sector leaders from both…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay

20 September 2017
The 2015 Global Climate Risks Index shows that Myanmar faces an acute climate change vulnerability factor up to 2030. ADB, through its Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project, is helping the country improve and climate-proof its urban services and facilities. This learning event shows how…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Smart Water System Workshop

20 to 22 September 2017
The 1st Asia International Water Week (AIWW) was held on 20-22 Sep 2017 in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea with the slogan of “Asian Solution for Water”. AIWW is a triennial water gathering to share knowledge and experiences for resolving Asian water problems. As part of the sub-programs at the 1st…

Digital Strategies for Development Forum 2017

7 to 8 September 2017
Asia is ready to fully embrace the digital economy. Discover the latest developments in ICTs for education and smart cities. The 2017 Digital Strategies for Development Forum, a collaborative event with ADB and UNESCO, provided a venue for high-impact discussions on ICT for Development and tackled…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

The Role of ICT in School Sector Development in Nepal

30 to 31 August 2017
Nepal is pushing the use of Information and Communication Technologies to achieve the broader goals of education. The workshop was designed to explore ways to strengthen Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in target schools and classrooms under the School Sector Development Program,…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Potential Use of Drones in Data Acquisitions in Development Projects

24 August 2017
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) demonstrated the advantages of drones in developing projects. Recent advances in drone technology complement existing techniques, slotting neatly between large-area imagery from satellites and ground surveying. AIT also flew a drone and discussed its application…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office