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UNDP AsiaPacific Regional Community of Practice on Transparency Accountability and AntiCorruption

11 to 12 June 2019
ADB participation in the UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Community of Practice on Transparency, Accountability, and Anti-Corruption is set on the first roundtable session, "Perspectives on anti-corruption trends and approaches in the Asia-Pacific Region." This session discussed donor and program…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

Applying Circular Economy in Water Supply and Wastewater Management

31 May 2019
Water systems and utilities under the circular economy model ensure that the value and usefulness of resources are preserved for a long time. In this knowledge sharing session, Claudio de Jesus of Águas de Portugal discussed the opportunity for water utilities to shift from a conventional…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Smart Urban Water Management Lessons from Macao Water Utility and ADB Projects in Rajasthan India

29 May 2019
Smart technologies are changing the game in water utility management. In this knowledge sharing session, ADB staff who attended a week-long training on smart water utility management and innovations in the urban water sector with the Macao Water Utility shared insights and experiences gained from…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Knowledge Sharing Session on Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

28 May 2019
Advances in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant attention across the development sector, but they may open new avenues for integrity risks and corruption. ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department and Office of Anticorruption and Integrity are…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Innovative Landslide Warning System Based on Hybrid Rainfall Monitoring

24 April 2019
JAXAs Kinji Furukawa and NTT DATAs Ken Tsutsui will present grid-based landslide warning system using satellite real-time rainfall monitoring which is applicable in less ground observation areas and was demonstrated in the Philippines. They will also discuss the system upgrade by combining ground…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

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…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Nonrevenue Water Management and 247 Water Supply in Cities How ADB Helps the Government

14 March 2019
Ensuring water availability and increasing water efficiency are crucial in attaining social and economic development. In this knowledge sharing session, ADB's Stephane Bessadi, Saugata Dasgupta, and Massimo Petrone shared their practical experiences and knowledge in addressing intermittent water…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Roads as Instruments for Water Management and Climate Resilience

28 January 2019
Roads typically cause erosion, flooding, and water logging, whereas water is the prime cause of damage to roads. As such, roads and water are often considered as enemies; albeit if remedied, both could be friends. Roads can become instruments for water management and climate resilience. MetaMeta’s…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Designing and Implementing Indias First Citywide Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System

18 January 2019
In September 2018, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, with support from SAUW’s Kolkata Environmental Improvement Investment Program, launched India’s first comprehensive city-wide flood forecasting and early warning system in Kolkata. Project team, Consultants and Contractors will share their…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Updates on AquaRating Tool for Water and Wastewater Utilities Development

16 January 2019
Ms. Corrine Cathala, Lead Water and Sanitation Specialist from IADB, discussed about the use of AquaRating as a Management and Performance Assessment Tool, showcasing its implementation in a worldwide scale. AquaRating is a Management and Performance assessment tool for planning, investment and…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office