Water Partners
ADB works in partnership with networks, development agencies, and donors to fast-track water developments in the Asia and Pacific region.

Networks
ADB supports regional and sub-regional water networks working to strengthen institutions and fast-track reforms.
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Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) Works to identify and adopt solutions to water issues across the region |
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Central Asia and South Caucasus Water Utilities Association (CACSWUA) Addresses inadequate water and sanitation services for the poor |
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KnowledgeHubs (KHub) Promotes sharing knowledge and championing feasible solutions |
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National Water Sector Apex Bodies (NWSAB) Adopt policies and laws, coordinate reforms, and represent stakeholders' interests |
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Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) Introduces and promotes Integrated Water Resources Management in river basins |
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South Asian Water Utilities Network (SAWUN) Improves water supply and sanitation services delivery for cities and communities |
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South East Asian Water Utilities Network (SEAWUN) Improves water and sanitation services delivery and advocates sector reforms |
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WaterLinks Supports Water Operator Partnerships between water and wastewater utilities |
Funding Facility
ADB and its donors have established two funding facilities to ensure momentum and continuity of water developments.
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Water Financing Partnership Facility Mobilizes investments to support the Water Financing Program 2006-2010. WFPF donors include The Netherlands, Australia, Austria, Norway, and Spain. |
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Cooperation Fund for the Water Sector Catalyzed the implementation of ADB's Water Policy. CFWS donors include The Netherlands and Norway. |
Partnerships
ADB partners with development agencies to improve water services and water resources management, such as
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International Enterprise Singapore: Asia Training and Research Initiative for Urban Management (ATRIUM) Promotes knowledge sharing in urban infrastructure and water management |
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Global Water Partnership: ADB and GWP Cooperation Improves water governance and expands water and sanitation services delivery |
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Japan Water Agency: ADB and JWA Collaboration Improves water security in river basins |
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UNESCO-IHE and PUB Singapore: Cooperation on Developing Knowledge and Lessons Improves water knowledge management to support the Asia-Pacific Water Forum |
- Gender in Water Partnership
- Establishing the Gender and Water Network in Central Asia
- National Water Resources Assessment and Management Project
- Pacific Partnership Initiative on Sustainable Water Management
- Partnership with WaterAid: Empowering Civil Society for Reforms
- Strengthening Community-Based Institutions
- Water for the Poor-Partnerships for Action
- Water for Asian Cities (WAC) Program
















