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18 April 2017
How do you manage the entire water cycle efficiently? Schneider Electric shares details of a SMART water management system that allows users to make decisions based on available data in a predictive or adaptive manner.
3 April 2017
The ADB's objective was to have a training program that will allow its staff from various operational departments to better understand Singapore’s approach and plans to becoming a Smart Nation. This is expected to contribute to enhancing ADB’s operations in the design of potential ADB urban…
3 April 2017
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) designed a training program that will allow its staff from various operational departments to better understand Singapore’s approach and plans to becoming a Smart Nation, thereby contribute to enhancing ADB’s operations in the designing of potential ADB urban…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
24 March 2017
India's irrigation system is challenged by increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To address these concerns, the National Water Use Efficiency Improvement Support Program (NWUEISP) was piloted in two sites: Dharoi in Gujarat and Sanjay Sarovar in Madhya Pradesh. The NWUEISP…
22 March 2017
Australia has implemented extensive water reforms for over thirty years and has successfully increased productivity and efficiency of water use while ensuring the health of its river and groundwater systems. The country’s experience shows that water reform is not merely about infrastructure, but a…
22 March 2017
In The Netherlands, floods have been a foremost concern as it has claimed the lives of close to a million people since the year 838. Without dikes, 29% of the county is below sea level, 26% are flood plains, and 55% are flood-prone areas. This presentation shares the actions the country has taken…
22 March 2017
Manila Water is the water and sanitation services concessionaire for Metro Manila’s east zone. The company faces several challenges in providing sanitation services to its area of coverage. These challenges include the provision of land for treatment plants, securing right of way for sewer lines,…
22 March 2017
The World Economic Forum states that water crises rank as one of the top three risks to global growth in terms of economic impact. Many sectors and businesses are exposed to water risks, such as agriculture, power generation, and tourism and leisure, among others. By 2030, a 40% global shortfall in…
22 March 2017
Water-sensitive cities are cities that are sustainable, productive, resilient, and liveable. These cities maximize the contribution water makes to economic growth and development, social well-being, and the environment. This presentation shares new knowledge and industry-ready tools to assist…
22 March 2017
Learn more about ADB's Water and Urban Development operations and the corresponding potential business opportunities.