What is the Laundry Transformation Initiative? Read more about What is the Laundry Transformation Initiative? This document outlines the Laundry Transformation Initiative by ADB, focusing on systemic, sustainable, and innovative approaches to modernize laundry practices for health, environmental, and social benefits in Asia Pacific.
Atti Muriricho Keywords washing machine water and urban development Read more about Atti Muriricho Atti Muriricho is a Program Officer at The Washing Machine Project, a social enterprise dedicated to easing the burden of handwashing clothes for women and girls in low-income communities. Atti manages programs that ensure the delivery of washing machines to low-resource communities worldwide, in both humanitarian and development settings. A key part of Atti’s role involves building and managing a diverse partnership network, ranging from UN agencies and international NGOs to local, community-based organisations that are essential for effective distribution on the ground.
Laundry: A Hidden Development Issue Read more about Laundry: A Hidden Development Issue This presentation gives an overview of the systemic challenges and solutions related to laundry infrastructure, gender inequality, environmental impact, and water access in underserved communities.
The Washing Machine Project: Technology, Dignity, and Livelihoods Read more about The Washing Machine Project: Technology, Dignity, and Livelihoods An overview of the Washing Machine Project's mission to provide manual, off-grid washing solutions to reduce water use, labor, and health risks in low-income and humanitarian settings.
Share the Load: Rethinking Laundry as Water Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Read more about Share the Load: Rethinking Laundry as Water Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth On Thursday, April 16, a cross-sector group of practitioners, policymakers, and innovators came together for an internal webinar on an issue that affects everyone but is rarely framed as development work: laundry. Speakers explored how everyday washing practices intersect with water security, gender equality, health, climate, and urban development—and how practical improvements can deliver meaningful development gains.
ADB Business Opportunities in the Water and Urban Development Sector Read more about ADB Business Opportunities in the Water and Urban Development Sector This gives an overview of the Urban challenges and ADB's vision in making Asia and the Pacific more livable, water secure, and resilient.
Massimo Petrone Keywords water and urban development business outreach Read more about Massimo Petrone Mr. Massimo Petrone is a civil engineer with more than 25 years of experience in water and urban project development (project investigation, appraisal, planning, feasibility studies, engineering design, procurement, and project management). Massimo is currently employed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as Principal Urban Development Specialist in Sector Group 2 Water and Urban Development division. He is currently outposted in Uzbekistan Resident Mission responsible and acting as a focal person for the Water Urban Sector in the country.
Lopeti Tufui Keywords Pacific WASH water and urban development Read more about Lopeti Tufui Lopeti Tufui is the principal hydrogeologist with the Tonga Water Board (TWB). He also serves as the Laboratory Manager for the newly established TWB Water Quality Laboratory, where he oversees analytical operations, data quality assurance, and method development to support groundwater monitoring and treatment initiatives.
Georgina Hou Keywords Pacific WASH water and urban development Read more about Georgina Hou Georgina is the WASH National Officer with Solomon Islands Water Authority. She has been working with Solomon Water since 2020 ,supporting WASH activities in the Greater Honiara Area and the three
Ramona Sio Keywords Pacific WASH water and urban development Read more about Ramona Sio Ramona Taaipuleono Sio is an Asset Management Technician with the Samoa Water Authority. She has been working at the authority since early 2024. Ramona has supported the development of SWA’s asset management plans and business cases to strengthen SWA’s asset strategy. Beyond her technical work, she is passionate about community engagement and environmental sustainability. Ramona is committed to supporting a more resilient, efficient, and inclusive WASH sector for Samoa and the Pacific through effective asset management.