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15 May 2017
As a model water organization, the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) is at the forefront of research and development in the water sector in the Asia and Pacific region.
With the K-water Convergence Institute, K-water offers knowledge solutions that may be adopted by other countries in the…
15 May 2017
Take a virtual tour of the K-water Integrated Water Operation Center, South Korea's centralized smart water management hub.
Using the K-water Hydro Intelligent Toolkit (K-Hit), the Integrated Water Operation Center operates 33 dams, 16 weirs, 25 hydropower plants (78 generators: 1,333 MW), 350…
15 May 2017
Become a water professional. Take online courses and trainings at K-water Academy, the Korea Water Resources Corporation's academic and training center.
To advance water education, the K-water Academy offers skills and training for water professionals as well as online courses. The academy also…
10 May 2017
From ruins to a smart metropolis, Seoul has significantly transformed into a liveable city.
In this knowedge sharing session, Seoul Urban Solutions Agency discussed key urban solutions that the city of Seoul has built in the last five decades of rapid urbanization.
8 May 2017
Dhaka's piped water supply system was fraught with various challenges. The supply was of poor quality and intermittent and the network was inefficient. Pipes were also leaking and illegal connections were prevalent. An ADB-assisted project, the Water Supply Management for Sustaining the Operational…
7 May 2017
Conservation International has rolled out a project that mainly works to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services, while improving human well-being in priority socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes.
The project can contribute to the achievement of…
7 May 2017
ADB continues to mainstream gender equality in its operations, recognizing that gender is a cross-cutting issue that influences all aspects of society and economic development.
This presentation highlights the challenges and the gains of women in resource management and protection.
6 May 2017
Communities have the right to know how projects will impact their lives, livelihood, and source of living. Information disclosure goes hand in hand with accountability so that impacted communities can raise their complaints and grievances.
This presentation presents insights from civil society…
5 May 2017
The largest cause of carbon emission is coal. The International Energy Agency (IEA) notes that new coal-fired power plant cannot be built in order to meet the 2-degree goal. This presentation tackles ADB's position in coal emission from the perspective of a civil society organization.
5 May 2017
ADB supported Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project in Lao PDR as it is seen to help reduce poverty incidence in the area. Issues have been raised by certain groups, particularly on the alleged failure to restore livelihoods and provide long-term gains to the residents.
This presentation looks into the…