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7 December 2017
Desalination projects involve risks that must be addressed to ensure that their negative impacts are minimized. This presentation shares risk mitigation strategies that could ensure effectve project implementation. It also provides lessons that could guide staff in pursuing design-build-operate…
6 December 2017
Water and energy are interconnected. Choices made in either of the sectors can positively or negatively impact one another. This is the context of the ADB publication, Water-Energy Nexus in the People’s Republic of China and Emerging Issues, launched in December 2017.
The publication highlights the…
21 November 2017
Find out whether female directors can help save economies and the firms on whose boards they sit.
While female directors may not (always) be superheroes, there is little doubt that they influence firm and societal outcomes. Characterizing this influence requires a better understanding of what women…
21 September 2017
This report provides a technical summary of the content and lessons learned form a two-day conference (21-22 September, 2017) in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, jointly organized and facilitated by ADB and G-Best Water Resources Centre, Korea.
The final workshop agenda, including each speaker, their…
20 September 2017
The Government of Nepal initiated the Melamchi Water Transfer Project in 1997 to meet the growing demand for water in the capital city, Kathmandu. The project was officially rolled out in year 2000, and since then became instrumental in providing water supply to at least one-fourt of the city.…
29 August 2017
A gender case scenario used at the ‘live negotiation’ of the 4 separate negotiation groups of the Tokyo Lab. This was used to discover strengths and weaknesses in deploying participants negotiation strategy.
28 August 2017
The pursuit of gender equality is complex and challenging. This presentation looks into the context of pushing for gender equality in the Philippines, particularly the gains and challenges of the Philippine Commission on Women.
11 August 2017
To address key urban challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, ADB is committed to promoting water security and urban mobility, as well as strengthening climate change resilience and institutional effectiveness. This presentation discusses ADB’s work in the urban sector and areas of focus.
7 August 2017
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) bridges science, policy, and practice to meet its vision of creating a water wise world. This presentation features SIWI’s programs in various countries and regions. Using the public service delivery accountability framework, it explains the…
3 August 2017
The Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) Program is a formula for capacity building that pairs two water operators to work on specific issues. Albeit a small-scale program, it has the potential to reach even greater heights over time. Facilitating utility partnerships since 2007, the WOPs program…