Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector Read more about Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool for a rapid assessment of poverty, vulnerable group, and gender aspects.
Remittance as a Driver for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Asia Read more about Remittance as a Driver for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Asia Learn the role of remittances, particularly in Asia. Remittance trends and outlook, including its effects on growth and poverty, are explained. The presentation also enumerates relevant issues and highlights areas of improvement in remittance policies.
Private Sector Development, Trade Promotion, and Regional Integration in Asia: The Experience of the International Trade Centre Read more about Private Sector Development, Trade Promotion, and Regional Integration in Asia: The Experience of the International Trade Centre The Asia Pacific region accounted for 15% of total International Trade Center (ITC) delivery in 2012. Find out about ITC's work in the region, which entails facilitating multilateral and regional integration, linking vulnerable communities with global markets, and assisting sector specific export diversification.
Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Read more about Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Lack of access to water directly impacts millions of smallholder farmers, a globally important group at the base of the economic pyramid. Xylem, a global water technology company, addresses the needs of farmers through its Essence of Life initiative.
Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Read more about Essence of Life: Solving Water at the Base of the Economic Pyramid Lack of access to water directly impacts millions of smallholder farmers, a globally important group at the base of the economic pyramid. Xylem, a global water technology company, addresses the needs of farmers through its Essence of Life initiative.
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.
Innovations and Making Sanitation Happen Read more about Innovations and Making Sanitation Happen As cities continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, access to water and sanitation becomes a priority. In Asia, sanitation is lagging behind water supply causing tremendous social and economic costs. Meeting the challenge requires a new approach that will increase access to reliable water and sanitation services.