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Overcoming Water Challenges in the
People's Republic of China
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Vice Minister Suo Lisheng on Overcoming Water Challenges in the People's Republic of China (PRC)
"Much water, little water, dirty water, and muddy water describe the serious water challenges we face each year," says Vice Minister Suo of PRC's Ministry of Water Resources (MWR), using eight Chinese characters to describle the four serious water problems of floods, droughts, pollution and erosion. MWR has taken significant steps to overcome these challenges by adopting an integrated river basin management approach. Can other countries benefit from PRC's experience?
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Integrated Solutions for Integrated Water Problems
PRC has no shortage of water problems — flood damage, shrinking water resources, water supply shortage, untreated sewage and more. But it is not its water problems that are gaining PRC attention these days. It is the way the county is solving its water problems. Find out how PRC has put the practice of integrated water resources management to good use. |
Suzhou Creek's Ecological Comeback
Shanghai's Suzhou Creek breathes almost normally these days. With concerted efforts from the city government and people, the once murky and fetid river has been transformed into an ecological wonder through the ADB financed Suzhou Creek Rehabilitation Project. Efforts continue as Shanghai plans to make the river habitable by fish and other organisms by 2010. Will Shanghai meet this target? |
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Charting Change: Water Reforms for Full Cost Recovery in the PRC
PRC has steered its water sector forward amid the challenges brought about by the opening of its economy. New tariff guidelines for the full cost recovery (FCR) of water supply companies were set and institutional reforms introduced. PRC's experience shows that FCR is possible, but warns that an effective reform process takes a long time and capacity building on all sides is a must. |
Drafting the Law, Saving the Yellow River
The PRC's Yellow River is slowly dying, prompting the government to come up with conservation measures. PRC's solution is the drafting of its first ever river protection law. Envisioned to be the overarching law that would save the river from excessive pollution and water use, the Yellow River Law is now on the way to the National People's Congress for consideration. |
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 Continuing the Review of ADB's Water Policy Implementation
Work on the review of ADB's water policy implementation steadily progresses as the Review Panel discussed issues of methodology and scope in its Second Work Session. The 3rd Review Panel Meeting and consultation with the private sector was held in October. A consultation with civil society will be held on 18 November. |
 ADB Launches Dams and Development E-Paper
Dam projects are difficult undertakings. ADB has recently launched an electronic paper that provides a structured information and easy access to a range of case studies and websites on this topic. A CD-ROM version will be available in November. Order your copies now. |
 Defining Sanitation and Wastewater Solutions for Asia and the Pacific
ADB convened a group of experts, practitioners and NGOs in a hands-on working conference to discuss and agree on sanitation and wastewater management strategies and solutions for the region. Read their recommendations on innovative technologies, private sector participation, capacity building, on-site sanitation, financing and more. |
ADB Plans US$4.5 Billion in Loans for PRC in 2006-2008
ADB plans to grant loans totaling US$4.5 Billion for developments in PRC's agriculture, infrastructure, and water resource management sectors. ADB Country Director for the PRC Toru Shibuichi says, "ADB is committed to continuing our partnership with the PRC to sharpen the fight against poverty." |
PRC: Closing the Water Information Gap
Complex water issues will now be easily understood by the PRC public as over a hundred journalists participated in ADB's Media Workshops in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. Amy Leung of the ADB Resident Mission in Beijing says, "…these workshops have gone a long way toward creating greater water awareness among journalists…" |
Philippines: Public Market Inaugurated in Project Bringing New Opportunities to Mindanao
Two million residents will benefit from a new public market in Buluan, Mindanao Island. Funded under the Mindanao Basic Urban Services Project, the public market is expected to boost economic opportunities for the urban poor. Other activities such as the upgrading of urban infrastructure for water supply and sanitation, drainage, flood control and solid waste management are underway. |
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