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Experiences in Dam Safety Evaluation

16 March 2018
The monitoring and evaluation of dam safety should be highly prioritized by any country. In this presentation, Taipe,China shares how it keeps its dams highly efficient and safe. It discusses in detail the steps necessary in dam safety evaluation, such as a study of the hydrological environment,…

Contract Management of Wastewater Treatment Projects

16 March 2018
There are more than 110 public waste water treatment plants (WWTP) in Taipei,China. Management of these WWTPs have provided valuable knowledge that can help other countries optimize their own wastewater facilities. This presentation shares Taipei,China’s experience in running an underground WWTP,…

Advanced Water Treatment Technology

16 March 2018
Taipei,China's TWC is one of the biggest water companies in the world. It is a state-owned company that produces 8.6 million cubic meters of drinking water every day. It has developed efficient and new technologies that provide consumers a steady supply of water.

Improving Irrigation Systems through Smart Technology

13 March 2018
Irrigation systems in Asia face various challenges, such as aging infrastructure, low water productivity, and high risk of failure, among others. Many irrigation systems also use outdated technology. This presentation shares valuable lessons drawn from Australia's experience in improving its own…

ADB Perspectives on Smart City

2 March 2018
Project officers of ADB who are supporting the development of various smart cities projects share their experiences and updates in this presentation. As no universal definition exists for smart city, the commonalities identified from ADB’s smart cities projects were used as a starting point for…

Using Dams Effectively and Efficiently through Dam Optimization

26 February 2018
Various measures can be taken for water resource management, but the use of dams is still one of the most powerful. Dams, when used effectively and efficiently, can help us control floods and store more water for future use. This presentation describes how we can fully utilize existing water…

Ladderized Training on Water Operations for ADB Staff

14 February 2018
A ladderized training program on water utility operations for ADB staff was developed by the Maynilad Water Academy in partnership with ADB. To ensure a holistic learning experience, the curriculum facilitates not only knowledge building on technical aspects of water utility operations but also…

Groundwater Innovations

12 February 2018
Aquifers are underground layers of rocks that store, treat and transfer water. Managing them may be difficult because groundwater level fluctuates. This presentation provides information on groundwater innovations that can make aquifers resilient and in optimum condition.

Climate Change and Water Projects Towards Bankable Projects

6 February 2018
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is mandated to promote low-emission and climate resilient development in marginalized countries. Since its inception, it has funded various projects in the water sector, where most of the impacts of climate change is being felt. Currently, over US$ 2.65 billion GCF…

Water Patterns of Urban Sustainability

2 February 2018
The inclusion of urban dynamics in the analysis of city resilience is vital to prevent the occurrence of drowning cities, strike a balance between resources, and make cities resilient and water-robust. Creating small simulation models that reflect urban dynamics and developing small models that…