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Comprehensive Review of ADB's Water Policy Implementation
Meeting Report

In-Country Consultation: Indonesia

ADB conducted a series of consultations to secure feedback from multiple stakeholders in conjunction with the comprehensive review of its water policy implementation. This report is the outcome of the Indonesia consultation.
EVENT DETAILS
Date 25/27 August 2005
Venue Jakarta, Indonesia
Contact
ADB Water Policy Help Desk
Tel.: (632) 632-4444 Loc. 7746
Email: water@adb.org
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OBJECTIVES

The consultation is designed to improve water operations by looking at ADB's

  • experience in implementing the water policy
  • achievements and lessons learned
  • challenges and investment requirements
  • opportunities and areas for improvement
  • issues that require attention

The review also considered experiences by other international development agencies and the current development context.

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PROCESS

The consultation in Indonesia included project presentations, multi-stakeholder dialogue, individual and group work, and the Review Panel's site visit to the West Java Urban Development (Sector) Project. The site visit included a meeting with water utility staff in Bekasi, a visit to the water treatment facility, and discussions with project beneficiaries.

Individual and group exercises during the consultation included two surveys, single and multi-stakeholder breakout group exercises, and plenary discussions. Participants were also given the opportunity to provide feedback on pressing concerns not covered in the consultation exercises.

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PARTICIPANTS' OBSERVATIONS ON KEY ISSUES

Participants' key observations and views are summarized below.

  Progress     Challenges     Recommendations: Indonesia     Recommendations: ADB   
Progress
Policy, Legal and Institutional Reforms Water Resources Management Water Service Delivery
  • Water as a right has been recognized and guaranteed, and the roles and responsibilities of the different agencies in the water sector have been clarified with the enactment of new laws and regulations.
  • An inter-departmental coordination mechanism has been established.
  • Several RBOs have been established with the implementation of Law 7/ 2004.
  • Environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been made a requirement for water resources projects.
  • Government awareness of the need for public participation in water resources management has increased.
  • Many communities have become aware of the meaning of good quality water.
  • No significant progress has been made in increasing the coverage of water supply and sanitation services, and in improving water quality.
  • Six policies have been passed to restructure water supply companies (PDAMs). However, issues still remain regarding the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of existing water supply services.
  • No improvements have been made in the coverage and quality of irrigation and drainage.

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PARTICIPANTS

Forty-nine participants attended the consultation to discuss Indonesia's progress and challenges in implementing ADB's water policy. Participants represented the diversity of Indonesia's water sector across key stakeholder groups.

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FULL REPORT

  1. Executive Summary

  2. Background on the Comprehensive Review

  3. Background on In-Country Consultations

    1. Objectives and Process
    2. Timeline and Expected Outputs

  4. Summary of Indonesia's Consultation

    1. Participants and Process
    2. Presentations
    3. Key Questions and Issues Discussed

  5. Contact Information

Appendices

  1. Agenda for In-country Consultation
  2. Participants List
  3. Summary of Survey Responses (3a and 3b)
  4. Summary of Breakout Group Sessions (4a and 4b)