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Water Financing Program 2006-2010
Water for All: The Next 5 Years

Under ADB's Water Financing Program 2006-2010, investments in water are expected to double and be directed toward reforms and capacity development programs at rural communities, cities and river basins. Basic Information Learn More About WFP Contacts

SPOTLIGHT ADB's Water Financing Partnership Facility reaches US$60 Million Commitments to ADB’s Water Financing Partnership Facility (WFPF) has reached almost US$60 M. The WFPF mobilizes cofinancing and investments from development partners to increase funds for water reforms and capacity development programs in Asia. Current WFPF commitments are: • The Netherlands - US$19.8 M • Australia - about US$30 M equivalent • Norway - about US$5.5 M equivalent • Austria - about US$5 M equivalent

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• ADB Water Investment Trends
• ADB’s Water Financing Program 2006-2010 Summary Directions [PDF]
• Article: Doubling Investments in Five Years: Candid Answers to WFP Questions (December 2006)
• Article: No Rain Checks for Water Financing (December 2006)
• Article: Three Streams to a Thriving Future: Rural Water, Urban Water, Basin Water (December 2006)
• Article: Water Makes WFP Countries Grow (December 2006)
• Helping to Introduce IWRM in 25 River Basins in the Asia-Pacific Region
• News Release (20 March 2006)
• Water Financing Program Background Paper [PDF]
• Water Financing Program Press Conference Presentation [PDF] (20 March 2006)
• Water Brief: Water Financing Program

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Wouter Lincklaen Arriens
Lead Water Resources Specialist, ADB
E-Mail: water@adb.org

K. E. Seetharam
Principal Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist
Email: water@adb.org