Observations on Asia Water Week Read more about Observations on Asia Water Week Amidst cross-cutting water issues, Asia and the Pacific has the most number of child deaths and the biggest proportion of children and youth, particularly the unemployed, who are especially vulnerable. Asia Water Week 2013 empowered the youth as major stakeholders in shaping the water security agenda of the region.
Welcome Remarks - Pasig River Forum Read more about Welcome Remarks - Pasig River Forum Though ADB is a bank, it understands that cleaning up rivers and sustaining their cleanliness go beyond providing money to achieve this goal. Experience shows that community mobilization and leadership commitment, backed with a vision and supported by capable and coordinated institutions, are critical success factors.
The Karachi Water Partnership Experience: An Initiative of Hisaar Foundation Read more about The Karachi Water Partnership Experience: An Initiative of Hisaar Foundation With the mission of developing an environmentally-friendly city, Karachi Water Partnership (KWP) is the first urban water partnership in the world. KWP has created innovative and effective partnerships with the city government, civil society, and the private sector.
Strategic Private Sector Partnerships for Urban Poverty Reduction in Metro Manila: The STEP UP Program Read more about Strategic Private Sector Partnerships for Urban Poverty Reduction in Metro Manila: The STEP UP Program Urban poverty in the Philippines remains high, especially in Metro Manila. Read about STEP UP, a program supported by ADB that utilizes an integrated approach to urban slum upgrading through the use of public-private sector partnerships.
Access to City-Wide Infrastructure and Basic Services to the Poor and Participatory City Shelter Development Planning for the Poor Read more about Access to City-Wide Infrastructure and Basic Services to the Poor and Participatory City Shelter Development Planning for the Poor Evaluation findings of slum upgrading from cities across the world reveal that emphasis on low cost, quick, and visible results in projects poses some problems. Addressing the challenges of different and diverse cities and slums in Asia will require the application of different locally-determined and community-based solutions.
Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Read more about Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Timor-Leste faces a number of challenges in water supply and onsite sanitation system. This Asian Development Bank-supported project aims to improve the well-being of Timor-Leste’s urban population by providing sustainable water supply and sanitation services in urban centers.
An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development Read more about An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development With the aim to promote an integrated approach towards inclusive urban development growth, this presentation discusses cross-sectoral prioritization, project programming, and policy and planning process flowchart. Alongside sector assessments and options, it presents a framework for understanding urban context.
Enabling Inclusive Cities Read more about Enabling Inclusive Cities Apart from the program overview, this presentation discusses aspects that matter to inclusive urban development. It also shares information on ADB’s experiences with inclusive urban development, urban renewal, and slum rehabilitation. Lastly, it discusses the enabling environment for incorporating an inclusive city approach in the operations of Asian Development Bank.
Waste Recycling and Recovery Business Read more about Waste Recycling and Recovery Business The development of solid waste management solutions relies heavily on efficient collection systems and waste characterization. Although there are no standard solutions for all cities, it is crucial to take into account the different stakeholders: civil society, waste policy managers, and end users.