Thematic and Sectoral Support

Water

Many regional water resources cross boundaries and thus require thoughtful coordination of their use to ensure sustainable development and mutual benefit among all countries.

Based on joint requests, ADB can support joint projects for

planning, development, and management of shared water resources, including the mapping of physical and institutional resources
information sharing
establishment of a regional legal regime encompassing dispute resolution mechanism

In particular, ADB supports regional and subregional initiatives to exchange knowledge and information among its developing member countries. Current examples include the Greater Mekong Subregion, the Pacific Islands, and Central Asia. It supports the regional networking of water utilities for better management and information sharing. We also help to create regional linkages with global networks, such as the Global Water Partnership, and are taking a leading role in major events such as the 3rd World Water Forum (WWF).

Find out more about ADB's water activities.

Other Activities

2004

Improved Management of Shared Water Resources in Central Asia

Strengthening cooperation in the management of shared water resources in the Aral Sea Basin and other transboundary basins.

2003

Promoting Effective Water Management Policies and Practices - Phase 2

Supporting the ADB-organized sessions at the WWF and the initiation of follow-up activities to implement WWF lessons in ADB-financed water sector operations in the region.

2001

Regional Consultations for the Third World Water Forum

Promoting integrated water resources management, improved water services for the poor, and subregional water cooperation, by supporting the preparation and organization of the third WWF in Kyoto, Japan, in March 2003.

2000

Regulatory Systems and Networking of Water Utilities and Regulatory Bodies

The specific objectives of this technical assistance are to

help DMC governments establish independent regulatory bodies for the water supply and sewerage sector
support a South Asia water utility partnership to promote knowledge management and networking on water supply and sanitation reforms

Regional Cooperation

Water