Water

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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The consultation workshop aimed to secure feedback from a broad range of stakeholders to improve ADB's water operations. The consultation will 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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• Stakeholder Surveys: Performance, Priorities and Partnerships
• Single-Stakeholder Breakout Groups: Investment Priorities, Community Ownership, and Partnerships
• Multi-Stakeholder Breakout Groups: Innovations and Progress, Challenges and Constraints, Actions and Opportunities

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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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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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The consultation was held at the Dostyk Hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Contact details are as follows:

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1. Introduction
2. Background on ADB's Water Policy and Review Processes
1. ADB’s Water Policy and Review Process
2. ADB’s Expert Review Panel
3. Comprehensive Review Design: Key Components, Methodology, and Scope
4. Timeline and Expected Outputs for Entire Review
3. Consultations
1. Objectives and Process
2. Key Questions and Topics for Discussion
3. Expected Outputs of the Consultation Process
4. Sumary of ADB Water Operations and Progress in Kazakhstan
1. Key Issues Facing Kazakhstan's Water Sector
2. Country Strategy and Programs (CSP) and ADB Projects in Brief
3. Brief Summary of Progress in Priority Areas Outlined in ADB’s Water Policy
5. Contact Information

Appendices:

• Agenda
• 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 Kazakhstan