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.
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Cambodia Read more about Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Cambodia The lack of clean water has become a major problem for many rural people, especially in Cambodia, where rural households reach 2.5 million and total rural population number more than 11.5 million. More than half of the rural population practice open defecation and walk long distances to access water. Through a strategic and long-term partnership with ADB, Cambodia has gained ground in its efforts to provide improved access to water and sanitation.
Try Meng on Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Cambodia Read more about Try Meng on Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Cambodia Many countries in Asia experience low access to water and sanitation services, especially in rural areas. Cambodia, through a long-term strategic partnership with ADB, has been able to achieve many wins in this front. It was able mobilize communities to manage community-based water supply and sanitation facilities, increase hygiene awareness, improve access to safe water, expand access to sanitation facilities, and improve the government's capacity to plan and facilitate provisions for quality water and sanitation services in target communities.
An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization Read more about An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization Various issues affect large-scale irrigation performance in India. These include increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To support the implementation of India's National Water Mission, an analytical framework to assess systems performance and modernize India's irrigation system was tested on two major irrigation systems in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. This learning event discussed the results of this test, along with recommendations to optimize irrigation performance in India.
Lagging Performance of Agriculture Sector Read more about Lagging Performance of Agriculture Sector The lagging performance of India’s agriculture sector affects majority of rural dwellers. Limited access to affordable funding for farmers constrains potential investments in agriculture. This presentation shares suggestions on how to address the challenges of financial inclusion for farmers to improve agricultural productivity in India.
Greener Pastures from the Sun: Solar Photovoltaic-Driven Irrigation in Qinghai Province Read more about Greener Pastures from the Sun: Solar Photovoltaic-Driven Irrigation in Qinghai Province Valuable pasture lands in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are being degraded through overgrazing, conversion, and reduced levels of precipitation as a result of climate change. Qinghai Province is tackling this problem through the innovative use of solar photovoltaic (PV) power for irrigation; a solution that has enormous capacity for upscaling within PRC and throughout Asia.
Better Crop Yields Better Life Read more about Better Crop Yields Better Life This video documents how the challenges of getting water to serve highland areas of Tamayong in the Philippines' southern island of Mindanao have been largely overcome by a new irrigation system.
Life in the Slow Lane Read more about Life in the Slow Lane This video explores the relationship between urban and rural areas, and the benefits of engaging in countryside retreat to find peace and quiet from the constant rush of city life. It also focuses on agricultural irrigation as a vital component in bringing livelihood improvement to rural farmers.
Promoting Good Governance in Irrigation Read more about Promoting Good Governance in Irrigation This document presents a broadened perspective of governance in irrigation. It discusses these three key aspects: (i) lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen institutional, policy, and legal frameworks to improve performance; (ii) changing rural dynamics and the feminization of agriculture; and (iii) the influence of subsidies and price distortions on water productivity.
Can Irrigation Institutions Perform Better? Read more about Can Irrigation Institutions Perform Better? Modernization addresses the need to constantly manage change with the environment, the systems, and the needs of water users. This presentation itemizes the key components of change, the constraints that prevent institutions from embracing change, and the tools needed to empower them.