Water

• Welcome remarks
  K.E. Seetharam, Principal Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, ADB
• Introduction of participants
• Presentation of the mechanics of each session

SESSION 1: What are the main issues in the water sector in the Asia and Pacific Region?

MODERATOR: Mr. Ravi Narayanan, Vice-Chair, Governing Council of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum

SPEAKERS:

• Overview of the AWDO by Prof. Asit K. Biswas, Team Leader of AWDO Experts
• Water resources situation in the Asia-Pacific Region by Prof. Olli Varis, AWDO Expert
• Water supply situation/indicators in the Asia-Pacific Region by Prof. Bhanoji Rao, AWDO Expert

• Mr. Charles Vorosmarty, Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space, University of New Hampshire, U.S.A.
• Mr. Khondaker Azharul Haq, Mohananda Developers and Consultants Ltd, Bangladesh
• Mr. Jack Sim, World Toilet Organization, Singapore
• Mr. Terrence Thompson, World Health Organization
• Dr. Chen Lin, Department of Economics, Lingnan University,Hong Kong
• Mr. Yoji Matsui, Japan Water Works Association, Japan
• Ms. Salma Sadikha, Department of Women and Child Development, Bangalore
• Mr. Ridzuan Ismail, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Singapore
• Mr. Mikio Ishiwatari, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Japan

11:00 - 12:30

SESSION 2: What is Important for the people?

MODERATOR: Ms. Erna Witoelar, Vice-Chair, Governing Council of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum

SPEAKERS:

• Summary Country Chapters by Mr. Geoff Bridges, AWDO Expert
• Philippine Experience by Mr. Ricardo Macabebe, L.U.P.O.N. ng Manggahan Floodway, Inc.
• India Experience by Mr. Joe Madiath, Gram Vikas
• Pakistan Experience by Mr. Irfan Shahzad, Institute of Policy Studies

PANELISTS:

• Mr. Hun Kim, Director, Urban Development Division, South Asia Department, ADB
• Mr. M. Inamul Haque, Water Resources Planning Organization, Bangladesh
• Mr. Mao Saray, Ministry of Rural Development, Cambodia
• Mr. Cama Tuiloma, Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development and Public Utilities, Fiji
• Mr. Basah Hernowo, Settlements and Housing, National Development Planning Agency, Indonesia
• Mr. M. Zahir Shah Mohmand, Ministry of Water and Power, Pakistan
• Mr. Ramon B.Alikpala, National Water Resources Board, Philippines
• Mr. Li Yuanyuan, Water Resources and Hydropower Planning and Design, General Institute, Ministry of Water Resources, People’s Republic of China
• Mr. Ranjith Samson Christadas George, National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka
• Dr. Nguyen Tuan Quang, Department of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Viet Nam
• Mr. Kulwant Singh, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT
• Mr. Greg Turner, CH2M Hill, Singapore

SESSION 3: The Way Forward

MODERATOR: Prof. Chi Chi Robles, Media Practitioner and Educator

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Charles Vorosmarty, Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space, University of New Hampshire, U.S.A.
• Dr. Oliver Saavedra, Earth Observation Data Integration and Fusion Research Initiative, Japan
• Dr. Surampalli Rao, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.A.

PANELISTS:

• Mr. Li Yuanyuan, Water Resources and Hydropower Planning and Design, General Institute, Ministry of Water Resources, People’s Republic of China
• Mr. M. Inamul Haque, Water Resources Planning Organization, Bangladesh
• Mr. Basah Hernowo, Settlements and Housing, National Development Planning Agency, Indonesia
• Mr. Cama Tuiloma, Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development and Public Utilities, Fiji
• Dr. Apichart Anukalarmphai, National Water Resources Commitee, Thailand
• Mr. Siswoko Sastrodihardjo, Global Water Partnership South East Asia
• Dr. Chea Visoth, Phom Penh Water Supply Authority, Cambodia
• Mr. Hun Kim, Director, Urban Development Division, South Asia Department, ADB

SUMMARY PRESENTER: Prof. Olli Varis, AWDO Expert

SESSION 4: The Key Issues

MODERATOR: Prof. Chi Chi Robles, Media Practitioner and Educator

PANELISTS:

• Prof. Asit K. Biswas, Team Leader of AWDO Experts
• Ms. Erna Witoelar, Vice-Chair, Governing Council of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum
• Mr. Li Yuanyuan, Water Resources and Hydropower Planning and Design, General Institute, Ministry of Water Resources, People’s Republic of China
• Mr. Basah Hernowo, Settlements and Housing, National Development Planning Agency, Indonesia
• Mr. Cama Tuiloma, Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development and Public Utilities, Fiji Island
• Mr.M. Zahir Shah Mohmand, Ministry of Water and Power, Pakistan
• Mr. Ranjith Samson Christadas George, National water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka
• Mr. Wouter Lincklaen Arriens, Lead Water Resources Specialist, ADB
• Mr. K.E. Seetharam, Principal Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, ADB

SESSION 5: MEDIA EVENT – “WATER MIDWIVES”

PROGRAM:

• Drama Presentation by the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts students
• Presentation on the key issues in the water sector by Prof. Asit K. Biswas, Team Leader of AWDO Experts
• Question and Answer from media representatives
• Presentation on “Water Midwives” by selected water champions
• Question and Answer from journalists (Ms. Erna Witoelar to respond on behalf of APWF Governing Council)

EMCEE: Prof. Chi Chi Robles, Media Practitioner and Educator

SPEAKERS:

• Mr. Joe Madiath, Executive Director, GramVikas, India
• Dr. Apichart Anukalarmphai, Member, National Water Resources Commitee, Thailand
• Mr. Antonino Aquino, Chief Executive Officer, Manila Water Company, Inc., Philippines
• Mr. Ng Han Tong, Director, Industry Development, Singapore