Increasing Land and Water Productivity at Community-Level Using Remote Sensing

This presentation introduces the Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) as a remote-sensing model for evapotranspiration. Through SEBAL, crop production and irrigation information can be sent to farmers through the use of technology. To be able to fully utilize this model, however, would require the establishment of public-private partnerships.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - Making Sanitation Real: Understanding Current Conditions of Cities

This presentation briefly introduces Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, and the city’s sewerage situation. The central wastewater treatment plant and master plan of the city, along with water and wastewater policies and laws, and projects for sewage facility improvement and investment are explained. A summary of action plan is also presented.

Access to City-Wide Infrastructure and Basic Services to the Poor and Participatory City Shelter Development Planning for the Poor

Evaluation findings of slum upgrading from cities across the world reveal that emphasis on low cost, quick, and visible results in projects poses some problems. Addressing the challenges of different and diverse cities and slums in Asia will require the application of different locally-determined and community-based solutions.