This presentation explains the concepts of inclusiveness, poverty reduction, and vulnerability. It clarifies myths and misconceptions on urban poverty. The presentation also explains the need to adopt different approaches for the urban poor that go beyond affordability and access.

With the aim to promote an integrated approach towards inclusive urban development growth, this presentation discusses cross-sectoral prioritization, project programming, and policy and planning process flowchart. Alongside sector assessments and options, it presents a framework for understanding urban context.

Apart from the program overview, this presentation discusses aspects that matter to inclusive urban development. It also shares information on ADB’s experiences with inclusive urban development, urban renewal, and slum rehabilitation. Lastly, it discusses the enabling environment for incorporating an inclusive city approach in the operations of Asian Development Bank.

Various challenges continue to impede the development of sanitation for sustainable human settlement in Indonesia. The support and participation of all stakeholders, particularly the community, are crucial to ensure the sustainability of sanitation development.

This session highlights approaches and business models to initiate and sustain sanitation and septage management projects. It also features a discussion on enabling conditions to ensure quality and sustainable service delivery.

The percentage of sewered population in Japan has constantly increased in recent years. Alongside financing arrangements and supporting policies and laws, a number of policy recommendations were introduced in Japan to respond to the challenge.

There is a large gap in financing discussions: costs of services that people want and are willing to pay for, costs of asset management regulation, and public finance towards a long term vision beyond latrines. Looking at financing in the long-term is seen as a crucial move to fill in existing gaps.

Access to improved sanitation and energy services remains a challenge. SNV Netherlands Development Organisation proposes the use of biogas to increase income, production, and employment opportunities; and improve access to, coverage, and quality of basic services.

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.