Sanitation: Achievements, Failures, and Post-2015 Goals Read more about Sanitation: Achievements, Failures, and Post-2015 Goals World Health Organization's Payden explained the driving forces behind water, sanitation, and hygiene; global and regional progress in the sanitation sector; lessons learned; and challenges. Payden concluded with updates and proposed targets for the post-2015 sanitation agenda.
Closing Remarks - 3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue Read more about Closing Remarks - 3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue WooChong Um of Asian Development Bank (ADB) formally closed the conference by summarizing the current sanitation situation in the region, highlighting key points and solutions raised, and reaffirming ADB's committment in supporting partnerships to driving change in wastewater management and sanitation.
Welcome Remarks - 3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue Read more about Welcome Remarks - 3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue Asian Development Bank's Vice President Stephen Groff in his presentation laid out the current sanitation situation in Asia and the Pacific. He also explained the rationale and objectives of the 3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue.
3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue Read more about 3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue The 3rd Asian Sanitation Dialogue emphasized a comprehensive approach to sanitation and focused on packaging on-site sanitation, wastewater, and septage management projects as viable business opportunities. Discussions covered solution options—addressing the policy and capacity gaps; adoption of appropriate technologies; dealing with the financing, viability, and affordability issues; promoting performance-based contracts and output-based incentives; and demonstrating health, socioeconomic, and environmental benefits.