ADB's Focus on Water
In the Spotlight
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Long-term Partnership Helps Deliver Modern Urban Services to Kolkata's Residents
Kolkata’s partnership with ADB began with grants to strengthen municipal finance. In 2000, a $250 million loan from ADB funded urgent improvements to sewerage and drainage. This was followed by a series of phased investments to plan integrated urban development. Watch video
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Get smart to avoid a global water crisis
Technology is a critical aspect of improving the availability and accessibility of clean water around the world. Read blog
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2019 ADB World Oceans Day Seminar: Gender and Oceans
The ADB World Oceans Day Seminar presents a panel discussion on the importance of gender equality for the effective conservation and management of ocean resources.
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ADB Provides $107 Million to Pakistan for Water Resource Development in Balochistan Province
ADB and the Provincial Government of Balochistan signed the project agreement of a $107 million loan and grants to improve irrigation infrastructure and water resource management in Balochistan.
Water, like many of the world’s precious resources, is threatened by misuse, overuse, and pollution. In Asia and the Pacific, many countries are in a water crisis, and their expanding populations have increasing demands for water.
"Water for All" is ADB's vision for the Asia and Pacific region. ADB works to increase investments for better water services in cities and rural communities and careful management of water resources.
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ADB to Help Cambodia Expand Access to Water Supply, Sanitation Services
ADB has approved $49 million in financing to help the Government of Cambodia achieve its 2025 goal of providing universal access to improved water supply and sanitation services in the country’s rural areas.
This report examines the opportunities for developing equitable and efficient means to manage water resources in the Dudh Koshi river system in Nepal.
Managing Nepal’s Dudh Koshi River System for a Fair and Sustainable Future
ADB, Partners to Help Improve Water Supply, Sanitation in Solomon Islands
ADB has approved a $28 million loan and a $9 million grant for the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project, which will provide better access to safe water and improve sanitation in urban areas of Solomon Islands.
