K-water Convergence Institute Read more about K-water Convergence Institute As a model water organization, the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) is at the forefront of research and development in the water sector in the Asia and Pacific region.
Jaemin Nam Keywords ADB Urban Development water project implementation water supply sanitation Read more about Jaemin Nam Jaemin Nam is a Sector Project Administration Unit Head ‒ East, Central and West Asia Team at ADB’s Water and Urban Development (WUD) Sector Office. Over the past 25 years, he has processed and implemented WUD projects in South, Southeast, and Central West Asia within and outside ADB. His areas of expertise include water supply, sanitation, PPP, and long-term sustainability.
Irrigated Agriculture Inclusive Development Project (Myanmar) Read more about Irrigated Agriculture Inclusive Development Project (Myanmar) Myanmar’s water sector faced several challenges. It experienced excessive deforestation and destruction of the ecosystem, particularly in Barmah Forest. Its irrigation facilities have also deteriorated over time, and its canals and network system were incomplete and inefficient. This presentation shares how the country addressed these issues through the implementation of the Irrigated Agriculture Inclusive Development Project.
Melbourne's Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Read more about Melbourne's Water Supply and Sewerage Systems This presentation discusses the water catchment area and water supply system in the City of Melbourne in Australia. Alongside the discussion on how Melbourne Water Corporation is governed, the company’s key considerations in water provision and how it delivers transformation in water supply are also explained.
Management of Assets at City West Water Read more about Management of Assets at City West Water Water mains under pressure can cause significant damage, leading to a disruption along with the loss of reputation for City West Water (CWW). With the goal of preventing critical pipe failures, CWW manages water and sewerage assets within the central business district in the City of Melbourne in Australia.
An Integration Solution to Water Shortage in the Latex Glove Manufacturing Industry: A Sri Lankan Project Feasibility Study Read more about An Integration Solution to Water Shortage in the Latex Glove Manufacturing Industry: A Sri Lankan Project Feasibility Study Sri Lanka is poised to expand its economy by developing its agricultural, industrial, and service sectors. Initiated under the Asian Development Bank's City Cluster Economic Development Phase II, the aim of the project is to address critical problem of water shortages in industrial parks that has prevented latex industry expansion in the country.
Barind: A Paradigm of Sustainable Irrigation Management for Bangladesh and Beyond Read more about Barind: A Paradigm of Sustainable Irrigation Management for Bangladesh and Beyond Since rainfall is highly seasonal in the Barind region of Bangladesh, the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority introduced a sustainable irrigation system that resulted to livelihood improvements. Owing to its success, the Barind model of irrigation management is currently in the process of replication in other regions.
Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Read more about Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Timor-Leste faces a number of challenges in water supply and onsite sanitation system. This Asian Development Bank-supported project aims to improve the well-being of Timor-Leste’s urban population by providing sustainable water supply and sanitation services in urban centers.
Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Read more about Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Supporting change on the ground by working with those most at risk, the Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project is an example of inclusive approach to disaster risk management. The project’s intended outcome is increase in climate and disaster resiliency in coastal towns that benefit the poor and women.