Water

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is recognized by many as the paradigm for establishing good water governance and putting water resources on the recovery path. The Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) was established to share knowledge and build capacity for IWRM in river basins throughout the Asia and Pacific region.

ADB, ADB Institute, and the Japan Water Agency supported NARBO’s establishment in 2003, with these objectives:

• Exchange of information and experience among river basin organizations (RBOs) in Asia
• Strengthen RBOs’ capacity and effectiveness in promoting IWRM and improving water governance

	About NARBO Read about NARBO’s objectives, operations, and management.
	NARBO’s Action Plan Know more about NARBO’s capacity building programs and network support system for members.
	NARBO’s Performance Benchmarking Program Discover how this program helps to improve the performance of Asian river basin organizations.
	NARBO in Motion Find out the latest on NARBO’s workshops, training programs, and other activities.
	Workshop Materials and Related Links View or download NARBO’s workshop materials, documents, and web links.

Toru Tatara
Special Adviser to the Dean, ADBI
Email: ttatara@adb.org

Michio Oota
Director, International Affairs Division, Japan Water Agency
E-Mail: Michio_Oota@water.go.jp