Rapid Urbanization Challenge on Water and Sanitation in Darkhan, Mongolia

James Arthur, Lead, Cities Development Initiative for Asia's Pre-Feasibility Study: Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure Improvement Project, Darkhan City; and Mongolia’s Urban Development Resource Center Chairperson Enkhbayar Tsedendorj presented the strategy, investment plan, and program for the water supply, sanitation, and wastewater management sectors of Darkhan, Mongolia.

A Mongolian Challenge: Water Supply and Sanitation in Cold Climate, Low Density, and Low-Income Places

This presentation introduces Asian Development Bank’s proposed loan for the Darkhan Wastewater Management Project, and the Cities Development Initiative for Asia's Prefeasibility Study on the Darkhan Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure Improvement Program (WSSIIP). Lessons from prior interventions and the application of learning to WSSIIP in Ger areas are shared.