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$30 Million ADB Grant to Modernize Irrigation and Drainage in Tajikistan
DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN (2 December 2021) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million grant for Tajikistan to modernize the Yovon irrigation and drainage system in the lower Vakhsh river basin, which will help to boost agricultural productivity and increase opportunities for women in land and water management.
Building Resilience in Water and Sanitation Key to Managing COVID-19 in the Pacific
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (27 January 2022) — Utility companies that deliver water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in the urban areas of the Pacific region need to invest more and plan their business continuity and water safety programs amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new ADB report.
$112 Million ADB Loan to Improve Water Supply in India
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (2 August 2021) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $112 million loan to finance water supply infrastructure in four towns in the state of Jharkhand.
Asia Water Forum
Asia Water Forum 2022 (AWF 2022) — the Asian Development Bank’s signature water event will take place online from 8-11 August.
Stockholm World Water Week 2022
World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues and attracts participants from many different professional backgrounds and every corner of the world.
World Water Week is a non-profit event, co-created together with leading organizations. It offers an unusual mix of participants and perspectives, with sessions on a broad array of water-related topics, ranging from food security and health, to agriculture, technology, biodiversity, and the climate crisis.
4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit
The 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit (4th APWS) will be held in Kumamoto City, Japan, in which high-level delegates including heads of states and representatives from international organizations in the Asia-Pacific region will discuss various water-related issues.
The 4th APWS will also share with the world the long-standing efforts of the host city, Kumamoto, in conserving groundwater as well as its recovering efforts from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes.
Singapore International Water Week
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is a global premier platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices, showcase the latest technologies and tap business opportunities. SIWW is part of the strategic programme of the Singapore Government to grow the water industry and develop water technologies.