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Modernizing Irrigation Systems to Adapt to Water Scarcity in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam

13 June 2017
Extreme weather conditions cause food shortages, floods, diseases, and drought that put millions of people and crops at risk in many countries. One example is the El Nino in 2015 which caused food shortages, diseases, and severe droughts in many countries in Asia, including Viet Nam. This learning…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

2016 Development Effectiveness Review: Is ADB Really Set Up to Deliver Results?

25 May 2017
ADB’s Bernard Woods discussed the Development Effectiveness Review 2016 and how ADB reviews its performance against its own indicators and targets, takes stock of its achievements, and identifies areas to strengthen its approach. The Development Effectiveness Review 2016 is the culminating report…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Shinhan Precision's Automatic Meter Reading System

17 May 2017
Smart Cities leverage knowledge solutions for better urban services to create people-friendly and sustainable urban centers. In 2016, ADB committed to supporting India's "100 Smart Cities Mission" through investments in improved services for the poor, including water supply and sanitation. ADB…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Best Practices of Smart Cities on Water and Solid Waste Management

15 to 19 May 2017
Smart Cities leverage knowledge solutions for better urban services to create people-friendly and sustainable urban centers. In 2016, ADB committed to supporting India's "100 Smart Cities Mission" through investments in improved services for the poor, including water supply and sanitation. ADB…
Organizer: South Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Tagus Estuary Clean-up Project

15 May 2017
Industrialization and urbanization have led to the degradation of the Tagus Estuary in Portugal. The estuary is the largest and one of the most important natural reserves in Europe. Through the combined initiatives of stakeholders from 19 municipalities, several interventions were applied to clean…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Water Supply Management for Sustaining the Operational Efficiency in Dhaka

8 May 2017
Many challenges used to confront Dhaka's water supply system. The network had undetected leaks, water quality was poor, and illegal connections were prevalent. ADB, through the Water Supply Management for Sustaining the Operational Efficiency in Dhaka project, provided ways to help the city…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Water and Energy Optimization in Utilities using SMART Systems

18 April 2017
Experts from Schneider Electric, a global specialist on energy management and automation, discussed SMART water systems requirements and possibilities on network, plant energy, and asset performance management. Experiences of projects in Malaysia, People's Republic of China, and Thailand were…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization

29 March 2017
Various issues affect large-scale irrigation performance in India. These include increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To support the implementation of India's National Water Mission, an analytical framework to assess systems performance and modernize India's irrigation system…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Celebrates World Water Day 2017

22 March 2017
This year's World Water Day Celebration in the Asian Development Bank looked more closely into the emerging issues surrounding water. It discussed the importance of flood mitigation in the face of climate change, forming water sensitive cities in the midst of rapid population growth, and water…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability at Work for Asia and the Pacific

28 February to 2 March 2017
An understanding of the updated PEFA 2016 Framework helps strengthen public financial management and contribute to its reform. The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) program was established in 2001 by the World Bank, the European Commission, the IMF, and the Governments of…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department