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World of Water Operators Partnerships What Is It Why it Works and Whats Ahead

3 August 2017
Learn about water operators from ADB’s developing member countries from a different perspective—not as clients but as public servants striving to give the best service to their customers. More specifically, find out what are their struggles and aspirations, their pride in what they do, and how they…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Lessons from the Philippines Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office

12 July 2017
In this learning event, Joel Yu, chief regulator of the Philippines' Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) emphasized the need for a strong regulating body to implement and oversee water concession agreements in mega-cities such as Metro Manila. He also shared the…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Stories from the Field

12 July 2017
ADB's David Margonsztern and Rouyu Hu discussed the challenges and lessons experienced in the preparation and implementation of two innovative urban sector projects in Central and West Asia: a socially inclusive solid waste management project in Uzbekistan, and an innovative urban transport cum…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Try Meng on Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Cambodia

29 June 2017
Many countries in Asia experience low access to water and sanitation services, especially in rural areas. Cambodia, through a long-term strategic partnership with ADB, has been able to achieve many wins in this front. It was able mobilize communities to manage community-based water supply and…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Modernizing Irrigation Systems to Adapt to Water Scarcity in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam

13 June 2017
Extreme weather conditions cause food shortages, floods, diseases, and drought that put millions of people and crops at risk in many countries. One example is the El Nino in 2015 which caused food shortages, diseases, and severe droughts in many countries in Asia, including Viet Nam. This learning…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Disaster Risk Management

1 June 2017
Prof. Fusanori Miura, Vice President of Yamaguchi University (YU) discussed the effective use of satellite remote sensing technologies for the disaster risk management, including early warning and post-disaster impact assessments. YU recently established the Center for Research and Application of…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Improving Public Transportation in Tbilisi

31 May 2017
Learn how ADB and its partners are working to promote sustainable urban transport in Tbilisi, Georgia. ADB's Mookiah Thiruchelvam and Cities Development Initiative for Asia's (CDIA) Neil Chadder presented an overview of ADB’s Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program for Tbilisi and discussed…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Tagus Estuary Cleanup Project

15 May 2017
Industrialization and urbanization have led to the degradation of the Tagus Estuary in Portugal. The estuary is the largest and one of the most important natural reserves in Europe. Through the combined initiatives of stakeholders from 19 municipalities, several interventions were applied to clean…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Lessons and Urban Development Solutions from the City of Seoul

10 May 2017
Seoul has gained much knowledge and experience through trial-and-error that ADB's developing member countries (DMCs) can learn from and build on. With numerous urban development solutions that act as essential components making Seoul a safe, smart, green and convenient city to live, work and play…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Water Supply Management for Sustaining the Operational Efficiency in Dhaka

8 May 2017
Many challenges used to confront Dhaka's water supply system. The network had undetected leaks, water quality was poor, and illegal connections were prevalent. ADB, through the Water Supply Management for Sustaining the Operational Efficiency in Dhaka project, provided ways to help the city…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office