Water

Water Operators Partnership Program
WOP Key Components

The Water Operators Partnership (WOP) program is a platform for mutual cooperation among water operators and utilities. The WOP program is one of the core components of the ADB–GWP Cooperation on Water Activities in the Asia-Pacific Region.

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	Establish water utilities networks in South Asia and Central Asia & Caucasus ADB and GWP will work with the South East Asian Water Utilities Network to facilitate the network’s replication in South and Central Asia & Caucasus. •  South Asia Water Utilities Network was established in April 2007 •  Work on the establishment of the Central Asian network is ongoing.
	Forge twinning arrangements among utilities Exemplary water utilities in the region will be tapped to help developing utilities enhance their skills and operational efficiency.  Singapore’s Public Utilities Board, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, and Manila Water Company, Inc are just few of the exemplary utilities willing to share their knowledge and expertise. •  WOP Program: Twinning Arrangement between PPWSA and BIWASE [PDF]
	Liaison with other donors and organizations ADB and GWP will liaise with other donors and organizations to coordinate similar initiatives and secure grant funds to support the WOP and ADB’s Water Financing Program 2006-2010.
	Coordination with UNSGAB The partnership will coordinate with the United Nations Secretary General’s Advisory Board (UNSGAB) to ensure that the WOP implementation is consistent with UNGSAB’s guidelines. ADB and GWP will also coordinate with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) on the development of a database and internet interface for the operation of WOP.

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Paul van Klaveren
Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, ADB
E-Mail: pvanklaveren@adb.org

Mai Flor
Water Governance Specialist, ADB
Email: mmflor@adb.org