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25 October 2018
Various water and wastewater challenges confront developing countries today. This include non-revenue water, increasing water demand, and inefficient and insufficient equipment. This presentation offers ways to address these challenges.
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
2 to 5 October 2018
Water demand will increase by 55% in 2050 and up to 3.4 billion people could be living in water-stressed areas of Asia by 2050.
The Asia Water Forum 2018 discussed innovations that can ensure a water-secure Asia Pacific region and to keep water and sanitation high on the region’s development…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
21 September 2018
Nereda is a new more cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable process for wastewater treatment.
An advanced biological wastewater treatment technology, Nereda purifies water using aerobic granular biomass that results in a chemical-free operation. Compared to conventional processes, Nereda…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
5 September 2018
As the global water crisis continues to engulf both developed and developing countries, the challenges facing water utility managers are also intensifying. Technical experts from Xylem Europe GmbH presented their organization's experience in delivering smart water solutions to help address these…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
22 to 23 August 2018
The Asian Development Bank-Asian Think Tank Development Forum 2018 shared ideas and experiences among affiliated scholars on human capital and skills development programs and interventions that can boost the productivity and employability of workers for future jobs. The forum also explored emerging…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
3 August 2018
Restoring basic services such as power and water supply during post-disaster response is a major challenge in alleviating the dire conditions of emergency victims. This event provides information about a multifunctional, portable technology that acts as a water purifier and solar-powered generator…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
25 July 2018
Agriculture and rural development will benefit greatly from remote sensing and other earth observation information technology and services.
Optimal use of earth observation can help achieve global food security. ADB staff participated in this one-day training to build awareness on the utility and…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
19 July 2018
The Water Stewardship Program is a means for ADB to enhance partnerships in the water sector to leverage resources and improve water management in Asia and the Pacific, especially in light of the rapid growth of corporate water stewardship.
Greg Koch, a water resource management consultant and…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office
6 July 2018
Leakages in the water supply system is one of the major challenges of water supply and treatment companies across Asia. In this learning event, TWC of Taipe,China, shares the various strategies it used to reduce water loss. These strategies has helped reduce non-revenue water within its concession…
Organizer: Special Initiatives and Funds, Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
6 July 2018
Rapid urbanization has spawned floods in many cities. Development has polluted rivers and narrowed down their passageways.
Taipei,China, particularly the Xizhi district, has experienced severe flooding in recent years that have caused much damage to lives and livelihood. This learning event shares…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office