Improving Skills for Employability and Enterprise Read more about Improving Skills for Employability and Enterprise This presentation shares British Council’s perspective of youth employment. It highlights how enterprise skills are important for both entrepreneurs and enterprising employees. Along with enterprise challenges, how to bring about sustainability and systemic change are also discussed.
Role of Private Sector in Greening Skills: Experience from Indonesia Read more about Role of Private Sector in Greening Skills: Experience from Indonesia Obtain pointers on how to capture green business opportunities. Equip yourself with an industry perspective of the existing gap in green skills. Learn about Geocycle, a green company that practices sustainability through its goal of turning waste into a resource.
4th International Skills Forum: Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific - Planting Seeds One Step Ahead Read more about 4th International Skills Forum: Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific - Planting Seeds One Step Ahead Featuring the results of ADB's policy research study on Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs, along with other studies on green jobs and green skills, this forum on Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific: Planting Seeds One Step Ahead invited leading professionals who shared their work on education for sustainability, expanding the footprint of green industries and sustainable practices in the private sector and exerting demand for skills and talent for green jobs.
Presentation on Business Models for Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh and India Read more about Presentation on Business Models for Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh and India Only a small percentage of rural population in Bangladesh has grid connectivity; hence utilizing renewable energy for households is a viable option. Technology alone, however, is not sufficient for adoption and diffusion of renewable energy systems. There is a need to adopt appropriate financing modalities for scalability of these initiatives.
Sewerage Transfer Operations Read more about Sewerage Transfer Operations This presentation provides a brief history of the sewerage system in the City of Melbourne in Australia. The bulk transfer system, level of service, and the challenges of Melbourne Water Corporation’s major sewerage system are discussed. The role of the company’s sewerage transfer team is also explained.
China Irrigation Modernization Assessment Read more about China Irrigation Modernization Assessment This presentation shows the locations of selected river basins in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It discusses the goals of the PRC Government by 2020 in three areas: urbanization, food security, and green growth and sustainability. Challenges and considerations for irrigation modernization in the country are examined and discussed in detail.
Engaging Stakeholders and Partners: Adopt-an-Estero / Water Body Program Read more about Engaging Stakeholders and Partners: Adopt-an-Estero / Water Body Program This presentation discusses the Adopt-an-Estero Program, a collaborative undertaking between different institutions and government agencies to promote and achieve a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment in the Philippines. The need to engage stakeholders and partners in the program is also explained.
Sustainability Requirements for Community-Based Organizations to Manage Rural Water Supply Schemes Read more about Sustainability Requirements for Community-Based Organizations to Manage Rural Water Supply Schemes Experiences have shown that Community Based Organizations (CBOs) are constrained in maintaining sustainable water systems. To understand the challenges faced by CBOs, a study was undertaken in Sri Lanka where six rural water supply schemes implemented using funds from the Asian Development Bank were compared.
Revitalizing Irrigation in Indonesia Read more about Revitalizing Irrigation in Indonesia A large percentage of the total irrigated area in Indonesia faces climate vulnerability. Ensuring sustainability of irrigation services requires intensive coordination, capacity building, and innovation. The revitalization strategies adopted by Indonesia, including lessons learned from the country's experience, may serve as best practice examples.
Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues Read more about Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues This presentation explains the current structures and processes in water governance and how they approach gender issues. Along with the discussion on gender obstacles, ambushes, and landmines; it also looks into potential collaborators and unlikely alliances in gender-related dialogues. Lastly, it discusses the future potential actions for Asia.