Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Read more about Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Recent irrigation trends in South Asia show signs of slowdown in groundwater use. This paper examines the implications of this slowdown in private informal irrigation on farmers, and what this entails from the irrigation bureaucracies who may now find farmers develop renewed interest in their services.
Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Read more about Evolution of Irrigation Practices: Are Large Scale Irrigation Systems Still Relevant? Recent irrigation trends in South Asia show signs of slowdown in groundwater use. This presentation examines the implications of this slowdown in private informal irrigation on farmers, and what this entails from the irrigation bureaucracies who may now find farmers develop renewed interest in their services.
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.
Performance Issues in Irrigation and Drainage Project Read more about Performance Issues in Irrigation and Drainage Project Countries in the Asia and Pacific region are undergoing relatively rapid transitions from largely agrarian rural societies to increasingly urbanized communities. As Asian Development Bank and other development partners assist countries manage these transitions, rural development investments must adapt to the changing needs of both rural and urban communities.
Performance of Irrigation Investments Read more about Performance of Irrigation Investments Countries in the Asia and Pacific region are undergoing relatively rapid transitions from largely agrarian rural societies to increasingly urbanized communities. As Asian Development Bank and other development partners assist countries manage these transitions, rural development investments must adapt to the changing needs of both rural and urban communities.
International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations Read more about International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations This presentation features the story of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the need to focus on logistics services. The nexus between trade and growth is also explained. It discusses why well-functioning supply chains are important for trade, and how to facilitate as well as manage risks and vulnerabilities in supply chains.
International Supply Chains and ASEAN Economies Read more about International Supply Chains and ASEAN Economies This learning event on International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shared the story of the ASEAN, and the need to focus on logistics services. The nexus between trade and growth is also explained. It discussed why well-functioning supply chains are important for trade, and how to facilitate as well as manage risks and vulnerabilities in supply chains.
Strengthening Disaster Resilience in Green Cities Read more about Strengthening Disaster Resilience in Green Cities The presentation shares a number of ways on how to embed disaster resilience in green city-related initiatives. It enumerates the benefits of making disaster-resilient urban investments. Asian Development Bank's approach to disaster risk management is also discussed.
Integrated Urban Planning Approach by ADB's East Asia Department Read more about Integrated Urban Planning Approach by ADB's East Asia Department This presentation discusses the urban portfolio of Asian Development Bank’s East Asia Department (EASS) in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Mongolia. Most of EASS’ projects in the PRC are multi-sector. In Mongolia, the focus is on the City of Ulaanbaatar with a multi-integrated urban redevelopment program.