Comprehensive Review of ADB's Water Policy Implementation
In Country Consultation: India
New Delhi, India; 28 September 2005
Introductions and Overviews |
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Coffee and Registration |
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Tadashi Kondo, Country Director, INRM ADB
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Keynote Speeches
M.E. Haque, Commissioner for Policy and Planning, Ministry of Water Resources (TBD)
M. Rajamani, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development (TBD)
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Introduction of ADB’s Water Policy: (film viewing)
Water for All: The Power to Change People’s Lives
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Overview of ADB’s Water Policy
K.E. Seetharam, Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, ADB
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Overview of Comprehensive Review of ADB’s Water Policy Implementation
Kathryn E. Nelson, Lead Facilitator, Water Policy Implementation Review, ADB
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Questions |
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TEA BREAK |
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Introduction of Consultation Agenda, Ground Rules, and Participants
Jean C. Laguerder, Meeting Facilitator, Water Policy Implementation Review, ADB
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India's Water Sector and Innovative Water Projects
Introduced by Alex Jorgensen, Head, Urban Development, INRM ADB
Water Resource Initiatives in Gujarat
Kailashnathan, Principal Secretary, Urban Development & Urban Housing Department, Government of Gujarat
Urban Infrastructure Development Projects in Karnataka
(Water Supply and Sanitation)
K. P. Krishnan, Joint Secretary (Bilateral Cooperation), Ministry of Finance
Findings from WaterAid Study on
ADB's Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in India
Depinder Singh Kapur, Country Representative, WaterAid India
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Questions and Discussion |
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LUNCH |
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Facilitated Exercises and Discussions to Secure Feedback on Water Policy Implementation |
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Surveys: Performance, Priorities, and Partnerships
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TEA BREAK |
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Multi-stakeholder Breakout Groups: Innovations and Progress, Challenges and Constraints, Required Actions and Opportunities
Group 1: Water Sector Reforms
Group 2: Water Resource Management
Group 3: Water Service Delivery (Water Supply and Sanitation)
Group 4: Water Service Delivery (Irrigation and Drainage)
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Report Out from Breakout Groups and Discussion |
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Participants' Reflections and Closing Remarks
Chaired by A. Mayaram, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) (TBD)
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Wrap up and Next Steps
Kathryn E. Nelson
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COCKTAILS |
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DINNER
Hosted by Tadashi Kondo, Country Director, INRM ADB |
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