Private Operators Delivering Performance and Efficiency for Water Users and Public Authorities Read more about Private Operators Delivering Performance and Efficiency for Water Users and Public Authorities Most of the challenges public water and sanitation service operators—public, private, or mixed—face are similar in nature. Aquafed, an International Federation of Private Water Operators, has the mission to contribute to solving global challenges in the delivery of public water and sanitation services.
Opening Remarks - Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All Read more about Opening Remarks - Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All While Asia continues to show remarkable development and poverty reduction and expands its role significantly in the global economy, water security becomes a growing concern. Increasing water security will require mobilization of new levels of cooperation among all economic sectors and sections of society.
Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event) Read more about Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event) The Asia Water Week 2013 aimed to deepen and expand analytical work in Asia's water sector to advance inclusive policy reforms and strengthen support to priority programs and projects. The analytical work provided basis for sustained public investment and increased mobilization of private sector investment and expertise.
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.
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.
Carbon Credits from Wastewater Treatment Read more about Carbon Credits from Wastewater Treatment An initiative under the Clean Development Mechanism project, the Kinoya Sewerage treatment is the first of its kind in Fiji that moves towards meeting international standards of wastewater treatment. Asian Development Bank provided technical assistance for the first year of the project.
Solid Waste Management Systems in the City of Kitakyushu, Japan Read more about Solid Waste Management Systems in the City of Kitakyushu, Japan The City of Kitakyushu in Japan has supported the management of household and recyclable wastes with policies and incentives that promote adequate solid waste management systems. The city continues to strive for the creation of sanitary environment and sustainable society through the complementation of various efforts.
Introduction - Mythbusters: Technologies for Today’s Sanitation Read more about Introduction - Mythbusters: Technologies for Today’s Sanitation This session discussed technology options and enabling conditions for today’s sanitation challenges. It also tackled how to make the right choice between centralized and decentralized systems, how to upgrade old and poor-performing wastewater treatment plants, and the issues and challenges of working with communities based on experience.
Shuji Hashizume Keywords ADB investment environment Read more about Shuji Hashizume Shuji has over 14 years of experience with the Asian Development Bank covering Southeast Asia, East Asia and South Asia. As an experienced infrastructure finance expert, Shuji’s recent transactions include: regional blue loan for PET recycling; large-scale solar power projects in Viet Nam; mass rapid transit lines in Thailand; first green bond issuance by an energy company in Thailand; first utility-scale solar power project in Cambodia; and first international project financing of an independent power plant in Myanmar, among other things.
Sustainable Sanitation: How Do We Get There? Read more about Sustainable Sanitation: How Do We Get There? About 1.7 billion people in Asia face health hazards due to lack of proper sanitation. While multiple stakeholders across the region are taking the initiative to tackle sanitation and solid waste management, vastly increasing the coverage of wastewater revolution is needed to reach the goal of sanitation for all.