ADB conducted a series of consultations to secure feedback from multiple stakeholders in conjunction with the comprehensive review of its water policy implementation.
The consultations were held in Cambodia, Fiji Islands, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and India in 2005.
Consultations with the private sector and civil society were also organized.
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Objective
The consultation workshop aimed to secure feedback from a broad range of stakeholders to improve ADB's water operations. The consultation focused on ADB's
- experience in implementing the water policy
- achievements and lessons learned
- challenges and investment requirements
- opportunities for improvement
- issues that require attention
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Key Questions and Focus of Consultation
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Expected Outputs
The activity produced the following outputs:
- Participants' assessment of ADB's water policy implementation and progress
- Participants' identification of key challenges, constraints, investment and capacity building requirements, and new opportunities that ADB should pursue in the short and medium term
- A summary report on the consultation reflecting participants' views and comments
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Participants
The consultation was attended by representatives from government and donor agencies, national water sector apex bodies, water service providers, river basin organizations, water regulatory bodies, project staff, project beneficiaries, NGOs and other civil society organizations, consultants and private sector firms, academe, media, and other interested stakeholders.
View the list of participants.
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Venue
The consultation was held at the Tanoa Plaza Hotel in Suva, Fiji.
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Participants' Brief
- Introduction
- Background on ADB's Water Policy and Review Processes
- ADB's Water Policy and Review Process
- ADB's Expert Review Panel
- Comprehensive Review Design: Key Components, Methodology, and Scope
- Timeline and Expected Outputs for Entire Review
- Consultations
- Objectives and Process
- Key Questions and Topics for Discussion
- Expected Outputs of the Consultation Process
- Sumary of ADB Water Operations and Progress in Fiji
- Country Strategy and Programs (CSP) and ADB Projects in Brief
- Brief Summary of Progress in Priority Areas Outlined in ADB's Water Policy
- Key Issues Facing Indonesia's Water Sector
- Contact Information
Appendices:
- Agenda for consultation
- Short biographies for review panel
- Summary timeline of major activities
- Summary of assessments to date
- Stakeholder surveys (5a and 5b)
- Summary of ADB water-related projects in Fiji and Pacific region
- Fiji water sector roadmap
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