Why Water is Important to Business

The World Economic Forum states that water crises rank as one of the top three risks to global growth in terms of economic impact. Many sectors and businesses are exposed to water risks, such as agriculture, power generation, and tourism and leisure, among others. By 2030, a 40% global shortfall in water supply is expected and this may reduce business revenues, increase costs, and disrupt businesses.

How to Diagnose and Improve Water and Wastewater Utilities Operations Performance

WIKTI, a performance management tool of SUEZ, can help improve the service and performance of water utlities. The tool also enables water service providers to set targets and corresponding action plans. It also provides an objective evaluation of the maturity of all business processes.

The tool has been implemented in many parts of the world, including Algiers in Algeria and Adelaide, Australia.

Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo

This presentation, through an inclusive and targeted checklist as the tool, highlights the synergies between Asian Development Bank and the Cities Development Initiative for Asia in project preparation, and shows the collaboration process in improving wastewater management in Sri Lanka's City of Colombo. The tool ensures that poverty reduction and social issues are considered in the preparation of a pre-feasibility study.

Sub-Regional Conference on Wastewater Management: Promoting Innovations and Sustainable Investments

The sub-regional conference formally launched Regional Technical Assistance 8060: Promoting Innovations in Wastewater Management in Asia and the Pacific. Participants were a mixture of government executives, wastewater industry practitioners, and private sector representatives from the following countries: Philippines, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan.

The Case of Japan: How Government Subsidies Have Been Used for Sanitation

This presentation discusses how to ensure central government or local government subsidies are used rationally to solve sanitation issues. The necessary aspects for rational and sustainable maintenance and management of wastewater treatment facilities constructed with national subsidies are enumerated. The experience of Japan is featured as a case study.

Public-Private Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development and Investment in Wastewater Management

This presentation introduces Kolon Water & Energy as a total water solution provider in the Republic of Korea. The public-private partnership framework of wastewater management in the country, resulting to a win-win situation for all, is explained. The services and solutions provided, including achievements gained by the company, are also discussed.

Sub-Regional Conference on Wastewater Management: Promoting Innovations and Sustainable Investments

The sub-regional conference formally launched Regional Technical Assistance 8060: Promoting Innovations in Wastewater Management in Asia and the Pacific. Participants comprised a mixture of government executives, wastewater industry practitioners, and private sector representatives from the following countries: Philippines, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan.