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.
The Omni Processor Session Feature: Video on the Omni Processor technology
This presentation gives an overview of OMNI processor or Online Sludge Treatment system and its benefits.
Omni Processor Emergency Assistance Project
This presentation gives an overview of ADB's Emergency Assistance Project and its components.
Circular Economy for Water Security
3:30–5:00 p.m. (GMT +8), Tuesday, Zoom
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.
Centrality of Water in Climate Resilience
3:30–5:00 p.m. (GMT +8), Tuesday, Zoom
Water security is central to climate resilience. Achieving water security can help society transition toward a climate-resilient future. For the first session of the series, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) focused on the central role of water in adaptation and resilience-building and in climate change mitigation.
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.