Annemieke Nijhof

Nijhof has extensive experience in the worlds of both government and business. As the Director-General of Water at the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management (now Infrastructure and Water Management), she was responsible for water policy in the Netherlands. She then turned her hand to a business career as the CEO of consultancy and engineering firm Tauw. Presently, she is figurehead Top Sector Water & Maritiem and chair of the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP).

Flood Risk from Dams - TA 9634 Work with IWUMD in Myanmar

This presentation discussed the background and work that has been carried out under the TA 9634 with Myanmar's Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department (IWUMD), a governmental organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI). The project is supporting the hydrological and hydraulic reassessment of a number of spillways in Myanmar.

IFRM Financing

This presentation guided participants on the various financing issues related to IFRM from the perspective of ADB's developing member countries, as well as multilateral development banks. It also provided some guidance when exploring various IFRM financing models.

Land Use and IFRM

This presentation underscored the need for multiple tools and solutions in flood risk management in urban development. It also guided participants in identifying the conditions and barriers for flood risk management success, and how to overcome these barriers.