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ADB-GWP Cooperation on Water Activities in the Asia-Pacific Region


ADB-GWP Cooperation on Water Activities in the Asia-Pacific
 
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At the 2006 World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden, the Asian Development Bank and the Global Water Partnership (GWP) signed a new partnership agreement to fast-track developments in the Asia-Pacific’s water sector.

To implement the partnership’s activities, ADB and GWP have each contributed US$50,000 and jointly developed work programs.

Core Areas of Cooperation

Implementation of the Hashimoto Action Plan
The Cooperation helps implement the Hashimoto Action Plan, for breakthrough actions to achieve the MDG Water Targets
   

Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) Program
The WOPs Program organizes networks of water utilities and twinning arrangements between water utilities.

   
Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
The Cooperation promotes IWRM in the region by developing IWRM plans and strategies for 25 river basins in Asia.
   
Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF)
APWF is a network that adopts solutions for water issues in the Asia-Pacific region
   
Support to ADB's Water Financing Program (WFP)
The Cooperation works on the WFP’s implementation by mobilizing resources and expanding networks and partnerships
   
Contact
WooChong Um
Director, Energy, Transport and Water Division (RSID)
wcum@adb.org