This presentation discusses BayaniJuan, the official relocation site located in Laguna City's Municipality of Calauan in the Philippines, for informal settlers affected by rehabilitation of Pasig River. Though some challenges were encountered, partnerships between the private sector and government played a key role in the overall success of the project.

This presentation features Estero Blitz, a rehabilitation initiative of Pasig River and tributaries by the Metro Manila Development Authority in the Philippines. The objectives of the initiative, including challenges and way forward, are discussed.

A brief summary of take-away messages, highlighting some key observations from the three thematic areas of Asia Water Week 2013, is presented. The message also draws attention to the lively contribution by the Young Partners for Water, demonstrating the energy and innovation that young people will bring to the water sector.

Many companies believe that a water crisis is looming and the risks of water scarcity are equal to those of carbon emissions. Developing a water stewardship strategy is an important step towards increasing private sector engagement with water issues.

Though ADB is a bank, it understands that cleaning up rivers and sustaining their cleanliness go beyond providing money to achieve this goal. Experience shows that community mobilization and leadership commitment, backed with a vision and supported by capable and coordinated institutions, are critical success factors.

With the mission of developing an environmentally-friendly city, Karachi Water Partnership (KWP) is the first urban water partnership in the world. KWP has created innovative and effective partnerships with the city government, civil society, and the private sector.

Viet Nam is classified as a water stress country. ADB has been a key partner of the Government of Viet Nam in providing capacity building technical assistance in support of the National Nonrevenue Water Reduction Program.