China, People's Republic of : Country Water Assessment
Given a rapidly changing growth dynamics and the pressing need to integrate sustainable development planning, ADB and the Government have agreed to conduct a Country Water Assessment (CWA) for the PRC. The proposed technical assistance (TA) for the CWA will be used to improve policies and strategies in the water sector, particularly to improve national water security and to deal with water scarcity. The PRC CWA will also support the preparation of the 13th FYP on water resources management, and will ensure that ADB's strategy and programs respond to water security challenges in the PRC and are consistent with PRC's water policy directions.
Conducting a CWA for the PRC is consistent with ADB's Water Operational Plan (2011) and knowledge management plan. It is also in line with ADB's PRC country partnership strategy, 20112015 which supports the Government's goal of building a harmonious society by promoting environmentally sustainable development.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Osti, Rabindra P.
East Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
China, People's Republic of -
Modality
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Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
Project Name | Country Water Assessment | ||||||
Project Number | 48058-001 | ||||||
Country / Economy | China, People's Republic of |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development Partnerships |
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Sector / Subsector |
Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Agricultural policy, institutional and capacity development - Forestry - Land-based natural resources management - Rural water policy, institutional and capacity development - Water-based natural resources management Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban flood protection - Urban sanitation - Urban water supply |
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Gender | No gender elements | ||||||
Description | Given a rapidly changing growth dynamics and the pressing need to integrate sustainable development planning, ADB and the Government have agreed to conduct a Country Water Assessment (CWA) for the PRC. The proposed technical assistance (TA) for the CWA will be used to improve policies and strategies in the water sector, particularly to improve national water security and to deal with water scarcity. The PRC CWA will also support the preparation of the 13th FYP on water resources management, and will ensure that ADB's strategy and programs respond to water security challenges in the PRC and are consistent with PRC's water policy directions. Conducting a CWA for the PRC is consistent with ADB's Water Operational Plan (2011) and knowledge management plan. It is also in line with ADB's PRC country partnership strategy, 20112015 which supports the Government's goal of building a harmonious society by promoting environmentally sustainable development. |
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Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Although approximately 20% of the world's population lives in the PRC, the country is endowed with only 7% of global fresh water resources. Development and growth in the PRC, while critical for moving the country's economy forward, are putting further stress on its limited freshwater resources. Demand for water, food, and energy is increasing rapidly as urbanization, industrialization, and population rise in the PRC. When combined with climate change and natural disasters, the future of PRC's water becomes even more uncertain. Feeding a population of 1.4 billion by 2030 will require producing more food with less water through improved water productivity and efficiency in agriculture. With higher rates of urbanization, increasing demand for drinking water and domestic use will put greater stress on existing water sources. Energy demands could be more than double in the next 20 years and will come with simultaneous increases in water demand. Hydropower will be a key contributor for clean energy production and 'green development . Aside from these human activities, it is critical to ensure that the environmental water flows required to sustain ecosystems and biodiversity are also maintained. Climate change scenarios for the PRC show an increased likelihood of more severe storms and droughts. For example, the drought in 2011 illustrated that even the Yangtze Basin, one of the largest basins in the world and recognized for high annual rainfall, is not immune from the impacts of climate change and unsustainable water consumption. This event also reinforced the need to implement appropriate mitigation measures and natural disaster risk management. The mounting challenges posed by changing and often conflicting demands for and supply of natural resources in the PRC highlight the importance of water in any development and growth agenda. The country's ability to make adequate water available for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and environmental uses will depend on better management of water resources and increased cross-sector planning and integration. |
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Impact | Increased water security through improved water governance in the PRC |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Strengthened water management by the government and enhanced ADB water operations in the PRC |
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Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Country water assessment completed Potential assistance to the government for the 13th plan delineated (as inputs to the upcoming ADB CPS) Stakeholder engagement mechanism established |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Final workshop has been conducted and associated Knowledge products are in preparation. |
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Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Involuntary Resettlement | |
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Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | A consulting firm will be engaged to assist ADB and the Ministry of Water Resources in implementing TA activities. The firm will be engaged in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2013, as amended from time to time). |
Responsible ADB Officer | Osti, Rabindra P. |
Responsible ADB Department | East Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, EARD |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Water Resources |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 14 May 2014 |
Fact Finding | 06 Mar 2014 to 06 Mar 2014 |
MRM | - |
Approval | 05 Sep 2014 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 29 Mar 2017 |
TA 8715-PRC
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
05 Sep 2014 | 06 Oct 2014 | 06 Oct 2014 | 31 Mar 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 21 Jul 2017 |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
200,000.00 | 300,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 500,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 481,581.46 |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Country Water Assessment: Technical Assistance Completion Report | TA Completion Reports | Sep 2018 |
Country Water Assessment: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Sep 2014 |
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Related Publications
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Addressing Water Security in the People’s Republic of China: The 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) and Beyond | Country Planning Documents | Oct 2016 |
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Tenders
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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Policy and Advisory | Technical Assistance 8715 | 15 May 2015 | Gen. Institute of Water Resources & Hydropower Planning (China, People's Republic of) | No. 2-1 Beixiaojie Liupukou, Xicheng District, Beijing, PRC | Ministry of Water Resources | 258,332.00 | — |
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