Engineering Solutions: Are They Sufficient? Read more about Engineering Solutions: Are They Sufficient? Economic losses soar continuously while death tolls lessen in hydro-meteorological disasters. A higher level of physical protection is therefore necessary to achieve economic development. Although engineering solutions are essential, they will only become effective if certain factors are present and with many non‐engineering actions—before, during, and after.
Mandalay: Urban Prospects Under Transition Read more about Mandalay: Urban Prospects Under Transition Profound changes are happening in Myanmar. Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, has various development potentials though resources are limited. There is a need for Mandalay to be competitive to attract an increasing number of foreign direct investments.
People's Participation in Sustainable Use and Management of Basin Water Resources: A Case Study of South West Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project Read more about People's Participation in Sustainable Use and Management of Basin Water Resources: A Case Study of South West Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project This paper discusses how sustainable development, with the use of modern technology and without compromising the vital ecosystems, can be achieved through the involvement of community people. It features the experience of a nine-year-long participatory river basin water resources management project in northwest Bangladesh.
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.
Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Read more about Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Supporting change on the ground by working with those most at risk, the Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project is an example of inclusive approach to disaster risk management. The project’s intended outcome is increase in climate and disaster resiliency in coastal towns that benefit the poor and women.
Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project Read more about Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project Many poor households in Indonesia live in informal areas of cities with deteriorating services that local governments could not provide. Funded by ADB, the Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project was created with the aim to increase provision of shelter for the urban poor, focusing on housing supply.
Community Driven Approach to Infrastructure and Basic Services Read more about Community Driven Approach to Infrastructure and Basic Services The delivery of infrastructure and basic urban services does not reach the urban population living in resettlement areas in Myanmar. Addressing exclusion will require a more systematic response that builds on existing self-help capacity to improve own conditions.
An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development Read more about An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development With the aim to promote an integrated approach towards inclusive urban development growth, this presentation discusses cross-sectoral prioritization, project programming, and policy and planning process flowchart. Alongside sector assessments and options, it presents a framework for understanding urban context.
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.
Transforming Thanh Hoa: Urban Sanitation in Viet Nam Read more about Transforming Thanh Hoa: Urban Sanitation in Viet Nam While the booming economy in Viet Nam is driving rapid urbanization, urban development is uneven with the most rapid changes occurring in some of the larger cities. Than Hoa, a city located in the north central province of Viet Nam, is undergoing a remarkable transformation though not without challenges.