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17 Nov 2011
Today’s event: Workshop on Technologies for Water and Wastewater Management (Manila, Philippines)
Water, sanitation, and wastewater management practitioners will discuss technology options and enhance capacity to mainstream innovative and emerging cost-effective technologies in projects. Discussions will cover potential for application and scaling up, and approaches to shape sector policies, planning, procurement, and project design. See Program
14 Nov 2011
News: ADB $100 Million Loan Aids Low Carbon Growth, Climate Resilience in Indonesia
ADB is supporting Indonesia’s drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen its resilience against climate change with a loan of $100 million. Indonesia has approved eight strategic plans for river basins to help manage water resources more effectively
10 Nov 2011
Video: Resettlement and the Song Bung 4 Hydropower Project
In central Viet Nam, people resettling because of the building of a dam are making the move in an environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive manner.
9 Nov 2011
Feature: Cambodia: Replacing Lost Crops and Cash-for-Work Schemes Key to Rebuilding Lives After Floods
ADB has approved a $3 million grant to support Cambodia's efforts to recover from the floods and offered support in putting together an emergency flood rehabilitation project that will focus on rebuilding roads and irrigation systems.
3 Nov 2011
News: New Hydro Plant to Provide Clean Energy for Thailand, Cut Poverty in Lao PDR
ADB will provide approximately $465 million to support the construction of a 440-megawatt hydropower plant that will supply power to energy-hungry Thailand and provide much-needed revenue to fund poverty reduction programs in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
2 Nov 2011
News: ADB, Bangladesh Announce $4.5 Billion Five-Year Partnership Strategy
Bangladesh and ADB have forged a new Country Partnership Strategy for 2011-2015 which includes a resource investment program of around $4.5 billion.
Top28 Oct 2011
Video: Agricultural Traditions and New Beginnings, Viet Nam
In central Viet Nam, agricultural workers combine traditional knowledge and new skills in water management to help people increase their crops yields.
25 Oct 2011
News: ADB Co-Sponsors Climate Change Adaptation Forum 2011
This year’s forum focuses on “Adaptation in Action”, signifying a move from climate change planning and deliberation to concrete application.
21 Oct 2011
Podcast: Thailand Flooding
ADB’s Country Director for the Thailand Resident Mission Craig Steffensen, at an emergency relief center in Bangkok, talks about Thailand’s challenges as the country copes with its worst flooding in decades.
19 Oct 2011
Feature: Getting Clean Water Flowing in Nakhchivan
Due to the isolation from the main territory of Azerbaijan, Nakhchivan faces many challenges including the provision of security, power, food and drinking water.
18 Oct 2011
Book: Facilitating Infrastructure Development in India: ADB's Experience and Best Practices in Project Implementation
This publication presents a compendium of project interventions made and best practices conceived through joint portfolio reviews and consultations between ADB, the Government of India, and executing agencies in almost 160 projects done in India.
14 Oct 2011
Report: Greening Growth in Asia and the Pacific
Green Economy: Can growth that is environmentally sustainable eliminate poverty?
12 Oct 2011
News: New Pakistan Hydro Plant to Ease Nationwide Power Shortages
ADB will provide $97 million to help fund a new private sector hydroelectricity plant in Pakistan, which will ease power shortages and create thousands of new jobs.
11 Oct 2011
Project brief: District Capitals Water Supply Project Loan (Timor-Leste)
The project will upgrade supply systems to provide 24-hour, potable water to over 30,000 people in the district capitals of Manatuto and Pante Macasar.
Project brief: Nam Ngum River Basin Development Sector Project Additional Financing (Lao PDR)
The loan will be used to consolidate and scale up integrated water resources management initiatives being carried out under the ongoing ADB-funded Nam Ngum River Basin Development Sector Project.
6 Oct 2011
E-newsletter: Waves: ADB Water Learning Week (October 2011)
Read about ADB’s upcoming Water Learning Week and how you can participate in this month’s issue of Waves by Water for All News. Older issues
4 Oct 2011
News: ADB $200 Million Loan to Upgrade Services in Key Cities of India's Assam State
ADB is extending $200 million to improve the water supply and other urban services in Guwahati and Dibrugarh¯two major cities in the Indian state of Assam.
30 Sep 2011
Event update: Register now for ADB Water Learning Week (07-10 Nov; Manila, Philippines)
Water practitioners, researchers, and knowledge and funding partners are invited to share innovative practices and lessons learned and discuss guidelines for new investments in IWRM in river basins. Online registration | View Program | More events
29 Sep 2011
Coming event: Workshop on Technologies for Water and Wastewater Management (17-18 Nov 2011; Manila, Philippines)
Government planners and concerned staff of water and wastewater utilities, public works, and environment departments are invited to enhance institutional and professional capacity in mainstreaming emerging green and cost-effective technologies in water and sanitation projects. More events
23 Sep 2011
Book: Toward Sustainable Municipal Organic Waste Management in South Asia: A Guidebook for Policy Makers and Practitioners
A new report provides useful management resource to improved waste treatment technologies. It aims to align South Asian cities with ADB’s Strategy 2020 for environmentally sustainable growth and livable cities. More books
22 Sep 2011
WaterLinks update: Nominations for WaterLinks Award 2011 Extended
Deadline for nominations is extended to 26 September. The WaterLinks Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) Award will recognize the outstanding achievements of WOPs in terms of outcomes, sustainability and potential for replication. Download nomination form | About WaterLinks | About WOPs
20 Sep 2011
Action: The Lean, Mean, Green Machine (Singapore)
After the success of NEWater, water technology hub Singapore now turns to technological innovations in wastewater management with the help of private sector partners. More actions
News: ADB Helps Nepal Boost Water Supply to Poor Households in Kathmandu Valley
ADB is extending an $80 million loan to Nepal for water distribution improvements which will benefit more than 2.72 million people in the densely populated Kathmandu Valley.
16 Sep 2011
Water Financing Partnership Facility update: Austria Gives Additional Contribution
The Government of Austria is providing an additional EUR 2.6 million to the Water Financing Partnership Facility’s Multidonor Trust Fund to help finance technical assistance and grant components of investment projects in the water sector. This is Austria’s second contribution to the facility after providing $5 million in 2008. About the WFPF
Action: Private Sector Partners for Wastewater Management (People’s Republic of China)
A wastewater management revolution is rising in the People’s Republic of China as the government engages with Berlinwasser International and other private sector partners. More actions
14 Sep 2011
Thinkpiece: Promoting a Wastewater Revolution in Asia by Anand Chiplunkar and Maria Corazon Ebarvia
Read about ADB’s proposal for undertaking to promote an Asia-Pacific Wastewater Management Revolution that could help meet the region’s health and environmental sustainability goals. More thinkpieces
13 Sep 2011
Champion: Robert Baffrey on Dealing with Manila’s Dirty Water
Environmental engineer Robert Baffrey talks about his work in implementing Manila Water’s sewerage and septage management program that could bring total wastewater management to Metro Manila. More champions
9 Sep 2011
Book: Smart Water Solutions in Small Packages: Stories from Pilot and Demonstration Activities
Read about ADB's Facility for Pilot and Demonstration Activity which works as a financing mechanism for small water pilot projects, providing small solutions to Asia’s big water problems and to the challenges other sectors face as well. Download PDF | More books
8 Sep 2011
Article: Promoting a Wastewater Revolution in Asia
Read about ADB’s proposal for undertaking to promote an Asia-Pacific Wastewater Management Revolution that could help meet the region’s health and environmental sustainability goals. More articles
6 Sep 2011
Today’s event: International Workshop on the Water-Food-Energy Security Nexus in Asia (Beijing, People's Republic of China)
An expert panel discussed water, food, and energy security nexus at a workshop in Beijing on 6-7 September. Tsinghua and Peking Universities and ADB organized the workshop to foster regional cooperation in research, capacity, and leadership development on managing the nexus. More events
5 Sep 2011
E-newsletter: [Water for All News] Making a Wastewater Management Revolution (Sep 2011)
Read about ADB’s proposal for a wastewater management revolution in the Asia-Pacific that will boost the region’s capacity for managing wastewater through improved knowledge, better technologies, increased financing, and stronger advocacy. Read older issues
31 Aug 2011
Project: Water Resources and River Basin Management (Indonesia)
The project will help decentralized water resource agencies raise their capacity to effectively manage water resources and to implement the 2004 Water Law. More projects
25 Aug 2011
World Water Week update: Water partnerships in Asia to serve as world model
Water partnerships in Asia that address the challenges of providing water and sanitation services in light of rapid urbanization, increasing population, and climate change are fast becoming models for the rest of the world. This, according to the Eye on Asia expert panel convened by ADB at the World Water Week in Stockholm on 23 August. Water Committee Chair Amy Leung led the ADB delegation. See World Water Week newsletter* | About Eye on Asia
23 Aug 2011
Today’s event: World Water Week: Eye on Asia (Stockholm, Sweden)
Eye on Asia aims to share knowledge on recent developments in the Asia-Pacific’s water and sanitation sector. It showcases reforms and innovations that reveal new or improved solutions to longstanding issues, and identify remaining challenges in the region. More events
18 Aug 2011
Project completion report: Institutional Strengthening for Decentralized Service Delivery in the Water Sector (Sri Lanka) [ PDF ]
The project aimed to improve efficiency and management performance in Sri Lanka’s water sector by decentralizing the service delivery functions of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board and operationalize its regulatory systems. About the project
16 Aug 2011
Coming event: ADB Urban Forum 2011: Financing Future Cities (15-17 November; Manila, Philippines)
How can Asian cities provide access to basic services, such as water supply and sanitation, shelter, and employment, at the same time be resilient to the impacts of climate change? What investments are needed to maintain economic growth and foster sustainable and inclusive development? More events
12 Aug 2011
Coming event: Water Learning Week (7-11 November; Manila, Philippines)
ADB’s Water Learning Week offers an opportunity for leading water practitioners, researchers, knowledge and funding partners, and ADB staff to share innovative practices and lessons learned. Participants will discuss guidelines for new investments in IWRM in river basins, focusing on water quality, disaster risk, climate change adaptation, and water security. More events
Project completion report: Sesan, Sre Pok and Sekong River Basins Development Study in Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Viet Nam [ PDF ]
Read the results of an ADB project that is expected to contribute to sustainable management of the natural resources in the Sesan, Sre Pok and Sekong river basins, and provide the basis for economic growth and poverty reduction in these remote areas. About the project | More projects
9 Aug 2011
News: ADB Provides $100 Million for Rural Infrastructure, Sanitation in Indonesia
ADB is providing Indonesia with a $100 million loan to finance community-driven projects that upgrade basic infrastructure in rural villages and improve sanitation services in poor urban neighborhoods. About the project
8 Aug 2011
Water Financing Partnership Facility update: Australia Ups Contribution to Water Financing Partnership Facility
ADB received an additional contribution equivalent to US$15.52 million from AusAID in April 2011, bringing the Government of Australia’s total contribution into the Water Financing Partnership Facility’s Multi-donor Trust Fund to US$24.21 million.
5 Aug 2011
Coming event: International Workshop on the Water-Food-Energy Security Nexus in Asia (6-7 Sep 2011; Beijing, People’s Republic of China)
This workshop will provide an opportunity to foster regional cooperation in research, capacity, and leadership development on managing the nexus of water, food, and energy security. More events
3 Aug 2011
E-newsletter: Waves: Eye on Asia at World Water Week (Aug 2011)
ADB and partner organizations are convening the Eye on Asia Day on 23 August at this year’s World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Visit the World Water Week website*
27 Jul 2011
Project: Khulna Water Supply Project (Bangladesh)
The project will fund the development of a sustainable water supply system for Khulna City in southwestern Bangladesh that will nearly triple access to piped water. About the project | More projects
21 Jul 2011
Water Operators Partnerships update: ADB Approves Bridge Fund for WOPs
ADB has approved bridge financing from the Water Financing Partnership Facility to sustain the Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) Program. The fund will provide continued support for twinning arrangements and operations of the WOPs Secretariat. About WOPs
19 Jul 2011
Coming event: 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit (5-6 Feb 2012; Bangkok, Thailand)
The 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit will emphasize three policy priorities for Water Security: Development, Shocks and Resilience, and Well-being. ADB is leading organization of the Focus Area Sessions on Water Security: Leadership and Commitment. Visit the website* | More events
15 Jul 2011
WaterLinks update: Call for Nominations for WaterLinks Award 2011
WaterLinks is now soliciting applications to the Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) Award to recognize the outstanding achievements of WOPs in terms of outcomes, sustainability and potential for replication. Download nomination form | About WaterLinks| About WOPs
14 Jul 2011
Article: Responding to Disasters: Emergency Flood Damage Rehabilitation in Bangladesh
Read the results of the Emergency Flood Damage Rehabilitation Project, a $180 million project designed to minimize the devastating impact of the floods and enable the early restoration of economic and social activity in affected areas. More articles on water
8 Jul 2011
News: ADB's $200 Million Loans to Improve Clean Water Supply in Smaller PRC Cities
ADB will provide $200 million in dual-currency loans to the China Water Affairs Group Limited to improve the delivery of treated water to households and businesses in fast-growing small- and medium-sized cities in the People’s Republic of China. More news
6 Jul 2011
Article Fighting Natural Disasters
If the People's Republic of China does not focus its plans to reduce the risks and impact of natural disasters, droughts and floods will continue to cause even greater economic loss. More articles on water
Book: Toolkit for Public-Private Partnerships in Urban Water Supply for the State of Maharashtra, India
This tool kit is expected to assist the relevant public entities in Maharashtra state for developing PPP-based projects in water supply and sanitation, and may also be used as reference by similar other cities across the country.
More books
1 Jul 2011
News: ADB $100 Million Loan Upgrades Urban Services in Western PRC's Tianshui City
An ADB loan will fund new roads and bridges, strengthen flood control facilities, and introduce a new environmentally friendly heating system using recycled wastewater in Tianshui City, People’s Republic of China. About the project projects | More water projects
30 Jun 2011
E-newsletter: Waves: ADB at Singapore International Water Week (Jun 2011)
ADB and partner organizations are convening a session on Governance and Finance at this year’s Singapore International Water Week.
See archives | Visit the website*
29 Jun 2011
Today’s event: Asia-Pacific Water Forum: Third Meeting of Steering Group on Water and Climate Change (Until tomorrow; Manila, Philippines)
The draft "Framework Document on Water and Climate Change Adaptation for Leaders and Policy-Makers in the Asia-Pacific Region" will be reviewed by the Steering Group on Water and Climate Change of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF). The Group will also prepare an annual status report, including progress, good practices, hot spots, and recommendations. About APWF
Coming event: World Water Week: Eye on Asia
(23 August; Stockholm, Sweden)
ADB and partner organizations are convening the Eye on Asia Day 2011 at the World Water Week in Stockholm. The event will highlight some good practices in addressing these challenges in water governance and finance and related issues and problems.
Visit the World Water Week website.
22 Jun 2011
Today’s event: International Seminar on Corporate River Basin Organizations in Asia (Until 24 Jun; Malang, Indonesia)
The Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) is convening an international workshop to explore the benefits that corporate RBOs can deliver to governments and basin stakeholders in Asia, and the necessary conditions for corporate RBOs to function effectively. About NARBO
21 Jun 2011
Pilot project reports: Using Compensation Mechanism for Watershed Protection Services in Citarum (Indonesia)
Read the initial and midterm reports of an ADB water pilot project that will help develop and demonstrate the use of a compensation mechanism for watershed protection services in Indonesia’s Citarum river basin. Read the inception report | Read the midterm report | About pilot projects
20 Jun 2011
Today’s event: NARBO IWRM Executive Retreat on Leadership in River Basins (Until 22 June; Malang, Indonesia)
The Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) is convening a retreat for a small group of executives who have demonstrated how to use their management position in river basin organizations, ministries, and water councils to show exemplary leadership for IWRM in river basins. About NARBO
17 Jun 2011
Conference report: 2nd ADB and Partners Sanitation Dialogue
(23-25 May; Manila, Philippines)
View the highlights of the conference. Download conference papers and presentations.
See photos | Watch conference videos | About the conference
Book: Climate Change Adaptation in Himachal Pradesh: Sustainable Strategies for Water Resources
This publication lays out a strategy which identifies and presents a broad framework for integrated water resources planning and management, to increase the level of resilience to climate change in Himachal Pradesh. More books
14 Jun 2011
Book: Finding Balance 2011: Benchmarking the Performance of State-Owned Enterprises in Fiji, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Tonga
Read the results of a study on the progress of SOE reform in Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Tonga. The study aims to demonstrate the benefits of reform and identify successful reform strategies to inform future policy action. More books
10 Jun 2011
Coming event: Singapore International Water Week (4-8 July; Singapore)
With the theme “Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment,” this year’s event focuses on solutions to address the latest and most pertinent water issues amidst a rapidly changing world. More events
9 Jun 2011
Paper: Attaining Health Outcomes through Synergies of Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene [ PDF ]
This paper draws key lessons from evaluations and completion reports of ADB-financed rural water supply and sanitation projects, particularly insights into ways for improving projects contributions to the attainment of health outcomes. More papers
8 Jun 2011
Speech: Achieving the MDGs and Ensuring an Asian Future of Shared Prosperity Beyond 2015 (2 Jun 2011; Japan)
ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said, “Targets for providing safe drinking water and halting the spread of diseases such as tuberculosis will also be met.” More speeches
7 Jun 2011
Project: Second Irrigation Sector (Philippines)
The project will increase agricultural production and crop diversification through investments in irrigation infrastructure to increase the incomes of about 10,000 farm households. More projects
3 Jun 2011
Keynote speech: 2nd ADB-Partners Sanitation Dialogue (23 May; Manila, Philippines)
Arjun Thapan, ADB Special Senior Advisor for Infrastructure and Water, said “At ADB, we have now raised the profile of sanitation considerably and will be investing about $1 billion a year, and more if we can leverage private investments.” About the dialogue | More Speeches
News: ADB Celebrates World Environment Day
ADB joins the world in celebrating World Environment Day* on 5 June. The theme, “Forests: Nature at your Service,” highlights the multiple ecological services that forests provide, the basis for local livelihoods, clean water supplies, climate regulation, and the protection of biological diversity. Visit the World Environment Day website* | Stories about water and the environment
1 Jun 2011
E-newsletter: Waves: Making Sanitation a Sustainable Business (May 2011)
Read about the highlights and results of the 2nd ADB and Partners Sanitation Dialogue and other updates. More See archives
31 May 2011
Pilot project completion report: School and Community-Based Information and Education Program for Water and Sanitation in Zhengding County* (People’s Republic of China) [ PDF ]
The pilot project successfully developed and implemented a water, sanitation, and hygiene education program for teachers and students in Zhengding County, Hebei Province, among other accomplishments. About the pilot project | More about pilot projects
27 May 2011
Coming event: Launch Workshop of the Regional Knowledge Hub for Groundwater Management (2-3 June 2011; Bangkok, Thailand)
The meeting will bring groundwater specialist, managers, planners and key stakeholders to discuss and explore strategies for highlighting groundwater agenda and prioritize future directions of the KnowledgeHub in order to play leading role to coordinate and collaborate on groundwater issues in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Pilot project midterm report: Demonstrating Information, Education, and Communication Campaign Using Community-Based and Multimedia Strategies for the Rehabilitation of Pasig River and Its Waterways [ PDF ]
The pilot project has completed some IEC materials, including a children’s storybook, a household magazine, and public service advertisements. Read more about the projects accomplishments and what still needs to be done. About the pilot project | More about pilot projects
25 May 2011
Today’s event: Conference on Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems for Urban Environments in Asia (Manila, Philippines)
Organized by the International Water Association and its partners, the conference will examine decentralized approaches from a technical and engineering perspective while taking into consideration social, institutional and financial aspects that determine the success of these technologies.
24 May 201
Event update: Highlights: ADB and Partners Sanitation Dialogue 2011
“We have a silent humanitarian crisis in Asia. Hundreds of millions of Asians are ashamed to speak about their lack of access to safe and improved sanitation,” said Arjun Thapan, ADB’s Senior Special Advisor for Infrastructure and Water, in his keynote address. More highlights | More speeches
23 May 2011
Today’s Event: ADB and Partners Sanitation Dialogue 2011 (Manila, Philippines)
ADB’s Sanitation Dialogue with development partners begins today. The dialogue calls for greater access to sanitation for all and focuses on actions needed to make sanitation and wastewater management a sustainable business. More than 200 participants from about 40 countries attended the opening ceremony.
News: ADB, Partners Find Ways to Make Sanitation a Sustainable Business
With nearly 2 billion people in Asia and the Pacific having no access to adequate sanitation, representatives of governments, the business community, nongovernment organizations and international organizations are meeting at ADB to discuss ways to ramp up investments in the sector.
20 May 2011
Event update: ADB and Partners Sanitation Dialogue 2011 (23-25 May; Manila, Philippines)
ADB, public and private sectors, donor agencies, and nongovernment organizations will meet next week to discuss actions needed to make sanitation a viable and sustainable business and to ensure accessibility and quality service delivery for all. See program
Paper: Learning Lessons: Urban Water Supply Sector [ PDF ]
This edition of Learning Lessons illustrates how lessons from evaluation can augment ongoing efforts for mitigating risks in the urban water supply sector at the institutional, organizational, operational, and project levels. More papers
18 May 2011
Brochure: ADB Water Bonds [ PDF ]
Read about ADB’s major water activities in 2010, including the issuance of its first Water Bonds and loan packages for India and the People’s Republic of China. More brochures
13 May
Speech: Ensuring Water for All: PRC-ADB Water Security Cooperation
Read the speech by ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda at the Tsinghua University in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. More speeches
12 May
Story: Customizing Sanitation Solutions for Kieu Ky Commune (Viet Nam)
An ADB-government-NGO partnership built a wastewater treatment facility for peri-urban Kieu Ky. Can the new facility effectively treat wastewater from the town’s crafts industry?
More stories
11 May
Story: Gender-Sensitive Sustainable Sanitation in Chhattisgarh (India)
Chhattisgarh women refused to accept their toilet-less fate. They formed groups, accessed loans to build latrines for their homes, and brought sustainable sanitation to their communities. More stories
10 May
Article: Revolutionizing Wastewater Management in the Asia-Pacific
Wastewater is not an investment dead end; it is a resource with a huge market potential in Asia. But does the region have what it takes to start a wastewater management revolution? Explore Asia’s sanitation and wastewater market with ADB and partners at the 2nd Sanitation Dialogue on 23-25 May in Manila, Philippines. About the dialogue | More articles
9 May
Champion Kamal Kar: Community-Led Total Sanitation
Dr. Kamal Kar, pioneer of the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach, talks about the spread of CLTS, the challenges to its implementation, and its achievements in defeating open defecation. About CLTS* | More champions
6 May
News: Australia, ADB Work Together to Target Water Needs, Clean Energy Initiatives in Asia
The Government of Australia has agreed to provide an untied grant of A$21.584 million for ADB’s Water Financing Partnership Facility (WFPF), on top of an initial contribution of A$10 million, and A$6.584 million to the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility (CEFPF). About WFPF | About CEFPF
News: Viet Nam, ADB Sign $1.38 Billion Water, Environment, Transport Package
State Bank of Viet Nam Governor Nguyen Van Giau and ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda today signed a $1.38 billion financial assistance package to enhance Viet Nam’s nationwide clean water access, conserve threatened forests, and ease urban gridlock. More water projects
5 May
Event update: Sanitation Dialogue Bazaar (23-25 May; Manila, Philippines)
Get a sampling of Asia’s sanitation market at the Ideas and Innovation Bazaar during ADB’s Sanitation Dialogue with partners. Slots still open for the private sector and market players to showcase sanitation and wastewater management solutions. About the Dialogue | Register now
4 May
E-newsletter: Exploring Asia’s Sanitation Market (Water for All News, April 2011)
Water for All news zeroes in on Asia’s sanitation and wastewater management market and the opportunities for investments and partnerships it offers to achieve sanitation for all. Older issues
News release: Asia Must Address Climate Change Impact on Water and Food - ADB Panel
Climate change will create unprecedented challenges in the Asia-Pacific region in coming years, intensifying existing pressures on water and food supplies, while exacerbating weather related disasters, a panel of experts stressed today.
28 Apr
Project update: Environmental Impact Assessment of Patrind Hydropower Project (Pakistan)
The Patrind Hydropower Project aims to address Pakistan’s growing energy deficit and promote more efficient use of indigenous and renewable energy resources. About the project | See more water projects
27 Apr
Briefs and Brochures: Water Financing Program (In Focus series) [ PDF ]
ADB meets the needs of a rapidly changing Asia-Pacific through Strategy 2020, which supports inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration. The In Focus series provides concise overviews of ADB’s key practice areas.
About In Focus series | More briefs and brochures
20 Apr
Event update: ADB and Partners Sanitation Dialogue (23-25 May 2011; Manila, Philippines)
Registration ongoing. Leading international experts Bindeshwar Pathak, Jack Sim, Joe Madiath, and others will present on imminent sanitation and wastewater issues and available innovative solutions. Register*
13 Apr
News: ADB, France to Help Viet Nam Complete Key Southern Water Project
ADB and the Agence Française de Développement are extending additional funds to complete the Phuoc Hoa Water Resources Project in Viet Nam, which will build irrigation systems and supply water for Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces. About the project | More news
12 Apr
Pilot projects completion report: Demonstrating Enhanced Productivity of Irrigated Agriculture System through Multifunctional Water Users Associations* (Nepal) [ PDF ]
Nepal’s irrigation systems suffer from underperformance, especially because of the poor linkages between irrigation and agriculture. This pilot project evaluated the potential for and merit of building multifunctional water users associations in Nepal’s irrigation systems. About the pilot project | More pilot projects
8 Apr
Partners update: Network of Asian River Basin Organizations
With a new management team, an increased membership, and a new action program for 2010-2012, the Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) is gearing up for its work on strengthening the capacity of its members for integrated water resources management. Know the new management team | View current list of members | View NARBO Action Plan 2010-12
7 Apr
Article: Expanding Water Supply and Sanitation Coverage through Output-Based Aid
ADB is set to undertake its first output-based aid (OBA) initiative. Will it prove to be the right modality for Nepal’s small towns and their water supply and sanitation concerns?. More articles
4 Apr
E-newsletter: Waves by Water for All news (Issue 1, March 2011)
Read the first issue of Waves, Water for All News’ monthly supplement and email alert service.
1 Apr
News: ADB $500 Million to Improve Services in Georgia’s Growing Towns
An ADB US$500 million loan facility will support Georgia’s drive to improve water and sanitation services in expanding secondary towns. The investment program supports the Government of Georgia’s long-term sector development plan to provide reliable, safe water and sanitation services to all urban residents by 2020. More news
31 Mar
News: ADB to Extend US$650M to Pakistan to Rebuild Flood Damaged Infrastructure
US$650 million in loans from ADB will help Pakistan rebuild vital infrastructure destroyed during last year’s floods. The loans will be used to reconstruct damaged roads, bridges, irrigation systems, and flood and drainage protection works in the worst affected areas.
30 Mar
Coming event: Workshop on Leadership for IWRM – Preparing Our River Basin for the Future (5-6 April; Solo, Indonesia)
This workshop aims to strengthen the leadership capacity of the Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) in embedding the integrated the water resources management (IWRM) process in projects and programs in their river basins. About NARBO projects | About IWRM
28 Mar
Book: Guidance Note: Urban Water Supply Sector Risk Assessment
The urban water supply sector is vulnerable to a broad range of risks that can threaten development effectiveness. This guidance note aims to explain key sector features of urban water supply and identify entry points for mapping governance risks. Download PDF | More books
25 Mar
Coming event: Water Malaysia 2011 (5-7 April; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Water Malaysia 2011 is an international water conference and exhibition being organized by the Malaysian Water Association to showcase water projects, products, services, technologies, and applications. A sponsor of Water Malaysia 2011, ADB is preparing for a presentation on its Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) program. About WOPs
24 Mar
News: ADB Loan to Boost Water Efficiency in Rural Western PRC
ADB is providing a US$60 million loan to improve water efficiency in three agricultural counties in Qinghai Province in the west of the People’s Republic of China. The loan is part of a US$223.6 million project to build four new main irrigation canals, branch canals, and on-farm works to convert aged small lift irrigation systems to gravity irrigation systems.
News: One Scoop Is Enough to Get You Squeaky Clean Says Winning Filmmaker
The Grand Prize Winner of the ADB My View H2O Video Contest cleverly illustrates in just over one minute, and without words, how showering and conserving water can go hand in hand. Jakarta-based independent filmmaker Muhammad "Wawan" Zulqamar won the prize.
23 Mar
Video: ADB’sWorld Water Day 2011 Walking Tour of Estero de Paco, Manila* (Philippines)
ADB celebrated World Water Day 2011 by visiting the Pasig River Environmental Rehabilitation Project in Metro Manila, Philippines. The field visit was selected in line with this year’s World Water Day theme - “Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge.” The Pasig is Manila’s major river. Estero de Paco is one of its main tributaries. Participants took a walking tour of the Estero (or stream) and witnessed a community, private sector and government partnership in action, restoring water bodies and promoting ecological balance. About World Water Day 2011
22 Mar
Today’s event: ADB Celebrates World Water Day 2011
ADB joins the global community in celebrating this year’s World Water Day 2011, which aims to focus international attention on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialization and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water systems.
21 Mar
Video: Save Water - Grand Prize, ADB My View H20*
Just one scoop of water will give you a fulfilling, enjoyable and cleansing shower. See the Grand Prize Winner of the ADB My View H2O Video Contest by Muhammad "Wawan" Zulqamar, Indonesia. View other winners
18 Mar
Water Operators Partnerships Program update: Latest issues of WaterMark
Download the latest issues of WaterMark e-newsletter, which provides news and updates on WOPs’s ongoing programs and projects. Download WaterMark Vol.II, No.3 and Vol.II, No.4 | About the WOPs Program
16 Mar
Project performance evaluation: Vientiane Urban Infrastructure and Services Project (Lao People’s Democratic Republic)
Read about the performance of the project that aimed to address critical missing links of primary and secondary roads and drainage, and provide hardware for improved solid waste management and traffic management. About the project | More water projects | More evaluation resources on water
14 Mar
News: ADB Offers Support to Japan after Quake, Tsunami
ADB is monitoring the impacts of the earthquake and tsunamis that hit Japan on Friday, 11 March and is on standby to offer recovery and reconstruction assistance to Japan and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region that may be affected.
Project performance evaluation: Harbin Water Supply Project (People’s Republic of China)
Read about the performance of the project that aimed to supply clean water to Harbin City from a reservoir on the Lalin River as a viable alternative to the traditional but polluted Songhua River. About the project | More water projects | More evaluation resources on water
11 Mar
Project performance evaluation: Tianjin Wastewater Treatment and Water Resources Protection Project (People’s Republic of China)
Read about the achievements of a project that improved the urban environment by reducing environmental contamination through improved wastewater management, and the quality of raw water supply in Tianjin. More water projects | More evaluation resources on water
9 Mar
Project: Sesan, Sre Pok and Sekong River Basins Development Study (Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam)
Read about a project that aims to strengthen technical and institutional arrangements, from cross-border management and development of the resources, of the Sesan, Sre Pok, Sekong River basins. More water projects.
8 Mar
Project: Water Sector Investment Program (Viet Nam)
Read project documents related to a US$2.8 billion investment program that will help improve and expand clean water supply for three million families in Viet Nam. About the news release.
4 Mar
Procurement Notices
- Armenia: Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project
- People’s Republic of China: Risk Mitigation and Strengthening of Endangered Reservoirs in Shandong Province Project
- Nepal: Melamchi Water Supply Project, Kathmandu Valley Sub-Project
2 Mar
Project document: Municipal Water Distribution Infrastructure Development Project (Initial Poverty and Social Assessment)
Read about ADB’s initial assessment of a project that would expand access to clean water and mitigate secondary pollution during distribution for urban households and industries in second- and third-tier cities in the People’s Republic of China. About the project | More projects.
1 Mar
Paper: Water Policy and Related Operations (Independent Evaluation)
This special evaluation study assesses the implementation of ADB’s water policy and the performance of related operations, identifies lessons and issues, and makes recommendations to inform future decision making on water sector operations in ADB’s developing member countries. About Independent Evaluation at ADB | More papers.
25 Feb
Pilot project completion report: Adaptation and Verification of Arsenic Mitigation Technology (Cambodia)
A pilot project verified the effectiveness, suitability, and affordability of an arsenic mitigation technology for rural Cambodia developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambodia’s Ministry of Rural Development and the Institute of Technology of Cambodia conducted the verification process. About the project | More pilot project.
24 Feb
Event: 2nd Vu Gia-Thu Bon River Basin Stakeholder Workshop (14-16 March; Da Nang, Viet Nam)
Stakeholders to Viet Nam’s Vu Gia-Thu Bon river basin will discuss the updated Vu Gia-Thu Bon river basin profile and IWRM investment roadmap. The workshop is part of an ADB project that aims to support river basin organizations in preparing roadmaps for long-term integrated river basin investment programs. About the 1st workshop | About the project | Related pilot project | More events.
23 Feb
News: US$2.8 Billion Investment Program Puts Clean Water on Tap for Millions of Vietnamese Families
ADB is putting in US$1 billion to a nearly $2.8 billion investment pot that will help improve clean water access for three million families in Viet Nam. The investment program will help water companies improve and expand clean water supply in some of Viet Nam’s largest cities. More news.
22 Feb
Water Financing Partnership Facility update: Annual Report 2010 [ PDF ]
As of December 2010, the ADB’s Water Financing Partnership Facility has leveraged a total of US$4.0 billion in water investments and benefits for a total of 49 million people. The Facility is expected to remain in operation during the period 2011-2020 to continue supporting the implementation of ADB’s Water Financing Program. About the Facility | About the Program.
21 Fe
River basin update: Moving river basin management to the next level
The Network of Asian River Basin Organization’s new management team explored how to accelerate integrated water resources management in basin projects and influence government leaders. NARBO members were requested to pilot a water security assessment in 4 basins in 2011. Visit NARBO’s website.
17 Feb
Book: Market-Based Instruments for Water Pollution Control in the People’s Republic of China
This report summarizes the current state of water pollution and water pollution management strategies in the People’s Republic of China. It also provides specific recommendations for implementing market-based policy instruments, designed to mitigate water pollution and its negative effects. More books.
16 Feb
News: ADB, Japan Support Water Upgrade in Northern Sri Lanka
A US$2M grant from the ADB-administered Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction will support a community project to provide safe, reliable water supplies and sanitation to rural communities in Jaffna and Kilinochchi districts in Sri Lanka that were badly affected by the 30-year civil conflict which ended in 2009. About the grant | More news.
14 Feb
Pilot project: Action Research Project to Develop a Sanitation Microfinance Program (Cambodia)
A new ADB pilot project will assist the Government and Habitat for Humanity-Cambodia in improving the sanitation condition of the pilot communes around the Tonle Sap Basin. The project will help enhance the capacity of microfinance institutions to facilitate increased household access to sanitation financing. About pilot project.
8 Feb
Pilot project: Training Program on Water Tariff Reform and Peer-to-Peer Learning Process for Rural Environmental Health and Sanitation Awareness (People’s Republic of China)
A new ADB pilot project will help ensure sustainability of infrastructure improvements and maximize social benefits in Chongqing, PRC through training on water tariff reform and peer-to-peer learning on rural environmental health and sanitation awareness for women and children. About the pilot project.
4 Feb
Coming event: 2nd ADB-DMC and Partners Sanitation Dialogue (23-25 May; Manila, Philippines)
With the theme "Making Sanitation a Sustainable Business," this conference will gather ministers, mayors, and representatives from sanitation and wastewater utilities, the private sector, donor agencies, and nongovernment organizations to discuss innovative and cost-effective environmental sanitation solution options. See related event | Other events.
28 Jan
Paper: Private Sector Participation and Performance of Urban Water Utilities in the People’s Republic of China [ PDF ]
In the People’s Republic of China, private sector participation in urban water utilities has reduced employment, has lowered managerial expenses relative to sales revenues, and has increased profitability. More stories about private sector participation.
26 Jan
Article: Urban Water Supply: Case Study of PPPs in Maanshan (People’s Republic of China) [PDF]
Read about how joint ventures in Maanshan city have helped finance the development of the water supply sector and improved the water service quality and quantity at a lower up-front cost for the government. This article is part of ADB’s Urban Innovations and Best Practices series. More stories about urban water supply.
25 Jan
Article: Wastewater Treatment: Case Study of Public-Private Partnerships in Shanghai (People’s Republic of China) [PDF]
Read about how a Public-Private Partnership figures into the first megaton wastewater treatment plant in Shanghai. This article is part of ADB’s Urban Innovations and Best Practices series. More about sanitation and wastewater.
20 Jan
Water action: Winning the War against Leaks and Losses (Philippines)
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is actively detecting leaks using the latest technology to reduce water losses and bring uninterrupted water supply to customers. Will the utility achieve its NRW target level of 40% by 2012? More water actions.
19 Jan
Article: Structural Transformation via Reduced Non-Revenue Water
Funds can be generated from selling the water saved through non-revenue water reduction to help an underperforming utility become more efficient, serve more customers, and provide improved standards of service.
18 Jan
Water champion: Christine Acosta: The Leak Detective
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. Engineer Christine Acosta talks about her job of detecting leaks; her struggles as a woman in a traditionally male field; and how her work helps to increase water use efficiency and save the environment. More champions.
14 Jan
Water for All news: Reducing Asia’s Non-Revenue Water (January 2011)
In this issue, Water for All News features more recent perspectives on non-revenue water, its causes, implications on water utility performance and water use efficiency, and the various ways and necessary investments to address it. Read previous issue.
12 Jan
Pilot projects completion report: Strengthening the Benefits Sharing Mechanism for People Adversely Affected by Hydropower Generation Projects (Viet Nam) [ PDF ]
This pilot project improved benefit sharing in areas affected by the A Vuong hydropower station, helped Quang Nam province develop practical and sustainable benefit sharing institutions, and outlined a flexible benefit sharing model and mechanism that can be adapted by other provinces in Viet Nam. About the project | More about pilot project.
