Jignesh Shah

Jignesh Shah is an ex-committee member of ISO-South Africa and former expert advisor of TUV SU Singapore for developing omni processor norms. He is also heading the omni processor division at Ankur Scientific. Jignesh is a Mechanical Engineer from M.S. University in distinction grade with more than 27 years of experience in thermal and process design, new product launching, marketing, and business development. Currently he is working on a new conceptual design to make sanitation systems more reliable, affordable, and environment friendly.

WEF Nexus, Water Productivity, and Water Accounting

3:30–5:00 p.m. (GMT +8), Tuesday, Zoom

The water-food-energy (WEF) nexus and water accounting approaches are considered as two powerful tools that can maximize production derived from water use across sectors. This webinar showed the practical promise of implementing the nexus while also explaining how nexus benefits can be (i) better understood through water accounting, and (ii) realized through integrated basin approaches based on multi-stakeholder platforms.

ADB Water and IWMI Webinar Series: Science and Innovation for a Water-Secure Future for All

For its first webinar series in 2021, the ADB Water Sector Group partnered with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The first webinar series was a four-part series focusing on innovative approaches and tools that can contribute toward advancing water security and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific.

Meredith Hickman

Meredith is a development professional dedicated to the global movement for clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene for everyone, everywhere by 2030. As Head of Strategy, she manages a team of technical and business development experts driving the strategic direction of WaterAid’s work in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Prior to joining WaterAid, Meredith supported initiatives around governance, accountability, and decentralization.