COVID-19 and Livable Cities in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note Read more about COVID-19 and Livable Cities in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note This guidance note aims to support cities in ADB developing member countries to effectively and immediately respond to the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and “build back better” in the short and medium terms.
Infographic: Fostering growth and inclusion in Asia’s cities Read more about Infographic: Fostering growth and inclusion in Asia’s cities This is an infographic describing the full and long-term benefits of cities as engines of growth, jobs, and innovation require an integrated agenda.
Frederic Petit Keywords WASH water engineer ADB Pacific Read more about Frederic Petit Frederic is the current Directeur du développment of UNELCO Engie from October 2019 to date. He used to be the General Manager of Vanuatu Services Engie and used to work in Cofely Vanuatu.
A Closer Look at Water Quality for Public Health Read more about A Closer Look at Water Quality for Public Health This presentation gives an overview of the link between water quality and diseases based on health data and the different strategies for water quality improvement and various water treatments and disinfection processes.
Peter Greenhalgh Keywords water sanitation ADB Pacific Workshop series WASH engineer Read more about Peter Greenhalgh Peter Greenhalgh is a Principal Process Engineer with fifteen years experience nationally and internationally in the water industry. Peter also has significant experience working in the Pacific, especially supporting the development of projects within Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Peter has been involved in the planning, design, construction support, commissioning, and operational support for numerous water and wastewater treatment processes.
Lisa Procter Keywords water sanitation ADB Pacific Workshop series WASH engineer water systems Read more about Lisa Procter Lisa Procter has 30 years’ water industry experience including 20 years in water utility operational management roles. Lisa’s operational experience includes involvement in Concept and Detailed design reviews, operational input into numerous workshops (e.g HAZOP, safety in design, value management) as well as input into treatment plant construction programs, commissioning management, defects rectification, and optimization activities.
A Closer Look at Water Quality for Public Health Read more about A Closer Look at Water Quality for Public Health Water quality is closely linked to public health outcomes. The reduction in illness from improved water quality leads to improved social and economic outcomes in communities. Unfortunately, water-related diseases still account for a significant proportion of deaths in developing countries. This workshop covered the following topics:
Elsevier Health Read more about Elsevier Health Elsevier Health's mission is to empower clinicians to make better decisions, prepare future health professionals, and improve patient outcomes. They shared how they support the information need of clinicians throughout their professional journey from education (teach, learn) and diagnosis and treatment. They also presented how they collaborate with NHS.
Difrent Read more about Difrent Difrent, in this presentation, described their healthcare organization and how they use research, data, service design, and technology to provide solutions to big and complex problems. They also provide assistance to clients through the use of effective digital solutions.
Vita Healthcare Solutions Read more about Vita Healthcare Solutions Vita Healthcare works in partnership with the NHS to provide mental and physical health services, work with the UK’s largest companies to help support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. They also developed the only diagnostic innovation market access program globally.