Alan Baird Keywords water supply wastewater management drainage and flood alleviation Read more about Alan Baird Mr. Alan Baird is a Principal Urban Development Specialist in the Southeast Asia Department of the Asian Development Bank. Mr. Baird has over 30 years of experience in water supply, wastewater management, drainage, and flood alleviation. He has worked with water service providers in the private and public sectors in project delivery and technical advisory roles. Alan joined ADB in 2010 and currently supports ADB urban and water sector clients in Southeast Asia. Mr. Baird is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Jelle Beekma Keywords ADB water irrigation drainage water supply and sanitation and (trans-boundary) integrated river basin management Read more about Jelle Beekma Jelle Beekma has over 30 years of experience in irrigation, drainage, water supply, and sanitation and (trans-boundary river basin management and related policy and institutional issues. Jelle has water management experience in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America as a government employee, researcher, consultant, and presently as senior water resources specialist for the Asian Development Bank, in the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department.
Luca Di Mario Keywords Urban Development Water Division water supply sanitation drainage solid waste management projects Read more about Luca Di Mario Dr. Luca Di Mario is a Senior Urban Development Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Water and Urban Sector Group, currently sector focal for Türkiye and Kazakhstan. He joined ADB in 2016 as a Young Professional in the South Asia Urban Development and Water Division. As Team Leader, he has led the preparation and implementation of several urban infrastructure development and climate resilience sovereign investments in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and the Maldives. Between 2022 and 2024, he served as Senior Advisor to the ADB Vice-President for Finance and Risk Management.
Paddy Production in Muda Area: From Individual Based to Commercial Farming Read more about Paddy Production in Muda Area: From Individual Based to Commercial Farming This paper discusses the development of Malaysia’s Muda Irrigation Scheme in terms of irrigation and drainage infrastructure. The key challenges faced by the farmers and efforts in meeting them are highlighted. It also describes the government’s attempts to transform the agriculture sector into a competitive, productive, and knowledge-intensive one.
Paddy Production in Muda Area: From Individual Based to Commercial Farming Read more about Paddy Production in Muda Area: From Individual Based to Commercial Farming This presentation discusses the development of Malaysia’s Muda Irrigation Scheme in terms of irrigation and drainage infrastructure. The key challenges faced by the farmers and efforts in meeting them are highlighted. It also describes the government’s attempts to transform the agriculture sector into a competitive, productive, and knowledge-intensive one.
Asia’s Large-Scale Irrigation Systems: Challenges and Options Read more about Asia’s Large-Scale Irrigation Systems: Challenges and Options Large scale irrigation systems (LSIS) play an important role in meeting Asia's food demands. Major changes, however, are needed to transform the LSIS to become more responsive to the needs of farmers and changing context of water delivery service.
Asia’s Large-Scale Irrigation Systems: Challenges and Options Read more about Asia’s Large-Scale Irrigation Systems: Challenges and Options Large scale irrigation systems (LSIS) play an important role in meeting Asia's food demands. Major changes, however, are needed to transform the LSIS to become more responsive to the needs of farmers and changing context of water delivery service.
Resilient Design for Bus Rapid Transit Projects Read more about Resilient Design for Bus Rapid Transit Projects This presentation shares possible mitigation and adaptation measures for successful implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. The benefits of using alternative fuels, particularly biomethane, are highlighted. Timeline for consideration of climate-resilient BRT design features is also discussed.
Urban Sanitation Development in Viet Nam Read more about Urban Sanitation Development in Viet Nam This presentation provides an overview of the current urban sanitation in Viet Nam. It highlights the drainage and wastewater treatment issues that the country faces. The presentation discusses the importance of using an integrated approach for development to tackle challenges in drainage and wastewater treatment.
Estero Blitz for Pasig River Clean Up Drive Read more about Estero Blitz for Pasig River Clean Up Drive This presentation features Estero Blitz, a rehabilitation initiative of Pasig River and tributaries by the Metro Manila Development Authority in the Philippines. The objectives of the initiative, including challenges and way forward, are discussed.