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 Luca di Mario is an Urban Development Specialist in the South Asia Urban Development and Water Division, ADB. He is currently working on several urban development projects in India and Maldives with a special focus on solid waste management and climate resilience. Prior to joining ADB, he was an independent consultant for several international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). He has worked across Asia, Africa, and Latin America on pre
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.