Shanghai Transport: Towards 2040 Read more about Shanghai Transport: Towards 2040 This presentation explains the geographical location, economic position, and traffic location of Shanghai City in the People’s Republic of China. It also discusses the transport and urban development of Shanghai City. The Shanghai Transport Development Plan Towards 2040 is examined.
Shanshan Li Keywords transportation sustainable transportation projects Urban Development Read more about Shanshan Li Li Shanshan is the Vice Country Director of ITDP China. She joined ITDP in 2009 with a master's degree in Transportation Engineering and is currently leading the ITDP office in Beijing. She has been working on urban planning and sustainable transportation projects and accumulated a lot of experience and knowledge on planning, design, and the implementation of BRT, NMT, and TOD projects. She was previously a consultant to the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank on many sustainable transportation projects in China and Asian cities.
Electric Vehicle as Resilient Solution Read more about Electric Vehicle as Resilient Solution Find out why public transport is the driver of urban development. The presentation also explained ADB’s Lumbini Clean Public Transport scheme under the South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. Electric vehicle projects in Bangladesh and Nepal are used as case examples.
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Making Sanitation Real: Understanding Current Conditions of Cities Read more about Dhaka, Bangladesh - Making Sanitation Real: Understanding Current Conditions of Cities As a well-managed sanitation system will contribute to improving the environment, it is essential for new urban development to provide sanitation systems, along with other utilities. Developing a mechanism will serve as the entry point for every industry to introduce and maintain their own effluent treatment plants.
Impacts of Competing Water Demands on Irrigation Districts in California, USA Read more about Impacts of Competing Water Demands on Irrigation Districts in California, USA This presentation describes the situation of competing interests for water in the State of California, USA. The impacts of competing interests to irrigation districts and the corresponding responses of districts to the demand drivers are tackled. The government's responses to resolving the conflicts are also discussed.
Mandalay Urban Development and Enhanced Regional Cooperation in Asia Read more about Mandalay Urban Development and Enhanced Regional Cooperation in Asia This seminar discussed the development of Mandalay, Myanmar, and the significant challenges it faces in the wake of reforms over the last two to three years. Although the lion’s share of foreign investors’ attention is on the capital city of Yangon, it is worthwhile to focus on Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city. In addition to its natural and economic advantages, Mandalay is a major node on the emerging South Asia to Southeast Asia Corridor, as well as on the North South corridor linking Yunnan province in the People's Republic of China with the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean.
Lance Gore Keywords water specialist Urban Development Read more about Lance Gore Lance is the Principal Portfolio Management Specialist and Principal Water Resources Specialist for ADB’s South Asia Regional Department’s agriculture and natural resources division. He is a chartered engineer who has been working for ADB since 2003 and as staff since 2012. He focuses mainly on water resources management, water governance, irrigation modernization, flood risk management, and bulk storage and conveyance.
Siti Hasanah Keywords Urban Development Read more about Siti Hasanah After nearly two decades in the resident mission, this urban development specialist takes her place in headquarters, ready for new challenges and the same old purpose—helping people. Born in Bandung, Indonesia, Siti has made a career out of working for the good of a city. In the beginning, it was for Jakarta, where she moved after finishing a degree in environmental engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology, a reputable university that counts West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil and ADB Vice President Bambang Susantono as some of its notable alumni.
Siddeek Ahmed Keywords sanitation Urban Development water ICT Read more about Siddeek Ahmed Dr. Siddeek Ahmed is the Chairman & Managing Director of Eram Group. With over 30+ years of experience, he is the driving force behind the success and achievements of the Eram Group since its inception in the mid-1990s.