Katie Trevor

Katie is a highly motivated program manager with significant experience in designing, developing and implementing a diverse range of programs and projects to drive an organisation’s strategic goals. She has over 8 years’ experience in the water industry, delivering both domestic and international projects.

She is currently AWA’s country lead for Indonesia. Katie is passionate about leading the application of innovations in digital technology to enhance all aspects of program design, management and delivery.

Lorena Ramirez

Lorena is the project coordinator for ADB's project on risk financing solutions and transfer mechanisms to promote climate resilience for ecosystems (Output 4 of TA 6742-REG Building Coastal Resilience through Nature Based and Integrated Solutions in Asia and the Pacific). She was also the project manager of the ADB’s Knowledge Support and Technical Assistance Project on Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management (TA 9634-REG), in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, and Viet Nam.

Flood Risk from Dams - TA 9634 Work with IWUMD in Myanmar

This presentation discussed the background and work that has been carried out under the TA 9634 with Myanmar's Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department (IWUMD), a governmental organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI). The project is supporting the hydrological and hydraulic reassessment of a number of spillways in Myanmar.

IFRM Financing

This presentation guided participants on the various financing issues related to IFRM from the perspective of ADB's developing member countries, as well as multilateral development banks. It also provided some guidance when exploring various IFRM financing models.

Land Use and IFRM

This presentation underscored the need for multiple tools and solutions in flood risk management in urban development. It also guided participants in identifying the conditions and barriers for flood risk management success, and how to overcome these barriers.