Presentation of
Asia Water Watch 2015
Are Countries in Asia on Track to Meet Target 10 of the Millennium Development Goals?
17 November 2005; Manila, Philippines
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| 3:00 - 3:30 |
Welcoming statements
- ADB: Dr. Bindu Lohani, Director General, Regional and Sustainable Development Department (RSDD)
- Video Message: Ms. Erna Witolear, UN Special Ambassador for Millennium Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific
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| 3:30 - 3:45 |
Highlights of the Asia Water Watch 2015
- K.E. Seetharam, Principal Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, ADB
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Presentation on the Economic Justification of Investing in Water
- Bhanoji Rao, Professor Emeritus, GITAM Institute of Foreign Trade
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| 3:55 - 4:30 |
Presentation of Country Experiences in Achieving Target 10
- Philippines: Mr. Ramon B. Alikpala, Executive Director, National Water Resources Board
- Thailand : Engr. Thanade Damasuwan, Chief Engineer, Department of Water Resources
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| 4:30 - 5:00 |
Panel/ open discussion to be moderated by Shiladitya Chatterjee, Head, Poverty Unit, RSDD
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| 5:00 - 5:15 |
Closing remarks
- UNESCAP: Mr. Chung Rae Kwon, Chief, Environment and Sustainable Development Division
- UNDP:
Mr. Elcid Pangilinan, Officer in Charge, UNDP Philippines
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| 5:15 onwards |
Cocktails hosted by Director General, RSDD
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