Formal Technical Vocational Education and Training: Exploring the Opportunities Read more about Formal Technical Vocational Education and Training: Exploring the Opportunities This presentation discusses lessons learned from the greening of technical vocational education and training in the case of India under ADB Regional Technical Assistance 7879. It enumerates the challenges in project implementation. Opportunities to consider in moving forward are also shared.
Bradley Schroeder Keywords financing implementation capacity building Read more about Bradley Schroeder With 13 years of experience in sustainable transport project management, the last 6 specifically focused on bicycle sharing, Mr. Bradley Schroeder has visited and evaluated bicycle sharing systems in over 20 international cities (11 countries) and has authored a book on the design and implementation of bicycle sharing systems. His most recent work includes implementing non-motorized transport demonstration projects in Southeast Asia.
Water Operators Partnership in Practice Read more about Water Operators Partnership in Practice This presentation introduces Maynilad Water Services, Inc. as a water and wastewater services provider in the Philippines. It includes a discussion of current Maynilad Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs), along with specific examples. The benefits of entering into WOPs are also enumerated.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - Making Sanitation Real: Understanding Current Conditions of Cities Read more about Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - Making Sanitation Real: Understanding Current Conditions of Cities This presentation briefly introduces Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, and the city’s sewerage situation. The central wastewater treatment plant and master plan of the city, along with water and wastewater policies and laws, and projects for sewage facility improvement and investment are explained. A summary of action plan is also presented.
Women's Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment: Moving Forward in Imperfect Markets Read more about Women's Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment: Moving Forward in Imperfect Markets ADB, through its Gender Equity Thematic Group, held a regional seminar on Women's Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment: Moving Forward in Imperfect Markets designed primarily for senior government officials and private sector partners associated with implementing ADB-financed loan programs in promoting women’s employment, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. The event took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 20-22 May 2015.
Revitalizing Irrigation in Indonesia Read more about Revitalizing Irrigation in Indonesia A large percentage of the total irrigated area in Indonesia faces climate vulnerability. Ensuring sustainability of irrigation services requires intensive coordination, capacity building, and innovation. The revitalization strategies adopted by Indonesia, including lessons learned from the country's experience, may serve as best practice examples.
Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Read more about Development of Regional Initiative to Revitalize Irrigation and Agricultural Water Governance in Asia Pacific Irrigated agriculture is essential to achieve human development and environmental targets in Asia Pacific. Targets, however, will not be met unless the sector adopts innovative, forward-looking, and effective strategies. There is a need to prod and enable actors at all levels in the region to take effective action.
Addressing Global Water Issues with Local Water Partnerships Read more about Addressing Global Water Issues with Local Water Partnerships This presentation discusses the Global Water Partnership’s strategic approach to realizing its vision of a water secure world. Through a number of country examples, the presentation shows how global challenges related to water security are effectively addressed at the local levels.
Watershed Development Project Read more about Watershed Development Project This presentation discusses the watershed projects of National Agro Foundation in India. The discussion specifically focuses on the foundation’s ecological restoration projects consisting of a number of participatory natural resource management activities.
Establishing Integrated Water Resources Management Professional Certification Read more about Establishing Integrated Water Resources Management Professional Certification A complex set of skills and attitudes is needed in Integrated Water Resources Management. The Asian Development Bank and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education are working together to develop a set of principles and support to roll out a certification process that will build and recognize capacity with river basins and organizations involved in sustainable water management.