Non-Revenue Water Read more about Non-Revenue Water This presentation gives an overview of the fundamentals of Non-Revenue Water Management in Tonga and Samoa.
Clarissa Laulala Keywords water sanitation WASH ADB Pacific Samoa Read more about Clarissa Laulala Clarissa Laulala is the program manager for Samoa’s Independent Water Schemes Association. She is currently leading the development and implementation of the drinking water safety plans for the rural communities managing their own water networks.
Project Communications in Conflict Prevention Read more about Project Communications in Conflict Prevention Investing in communications by creatively allocating or leveraging funds for project communication activities results to conflict prevention. This report examines ADB’s Accountability Mechanism and discusses the role of communications in conflicts featuring ADB-assisted projects in Cambodia, Nepal, and Samoa as case studies.
Project Communications in Conflict Prevention Read more about Project Communications in Conflict Prevention Stakeholders in Cambodia, Nepal, and Samoa who have been adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects mentioned communications or the lack of it as the main factor for their grievances. In these cases, simply providing information about the project was not enough. Communication processes needed to be tailored to respond to the needs of stakeholders to bring out critical issues for dialogue and resolution—especially for projects consisting of multiple players with diverse interests.
Project Communications in Conflict Prevention Read more about Project Communications in Conflict Prevention How can conflicts in projects be prevented? Know how early attention to stakeholder communication can prevent complaints and resolve issues. This learning event shared why conflicts arise in projects and the role of communications in conflict. It showed multi-sectoral examples on how conflicts cause delays, increase expenses, or even lead to project cancellations.
Mobilizing and Allocating Resources and the Development of Public-Private Partnerships Read more about Mobilizing and Allocating Resources and the Development of Public-Private Partnerships Private sector resources are essential to the growth and sustainability of quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems in the Asia and Pacific region, and not simply about getting more money. Creating the right environment for sustainable financing will help achieve TVET and national policy objectives.