Why Water is Important to Business Read more about 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 Read more about 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 Read more about 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.
Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector Read more about Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool for a rapid assessment of poverty, vulnerable group, and gender aspects.
Sub-Regional Conference on Wastewater Management: Promoting Innovations and Sustainable Investments Read more about 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 Read more about 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 Read more about 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.
"My Town, My River" Renovation Project: City of Kitakyushu's Experience on Wastewater Management Read more about "My Town, My River" Renovation Project: City of Kitakyushu's Experience on Wastewater Management This presentation provides an overview of the City of Kitakyushu, Japan. The city’s approach, including technology options to wastewater management, are discussed. The procurement and guarantee of financial resources to sustain wastewater treatment systems are, likewise, explained.
Getting Rivers Clean: Innovative Wastewater Management Read more about Getting Rivers Clean: Innovative Wastewater Management This presentation analogizes the present situation of Pasig River to an open fracture wound. The 10 million gallon per day storm water filter and ultraviolet disinfection facility located in Columbus in the state of Georgia, USA, is used as a case example.
Sub-Regional Conference on Wastewater Management: Promoting Innovations and Sustainable Investments Read more about 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.