Fostering the Adoption and Adaptation of Innovative

Solutions for Water Challenges

5th Delft Symposium on Water Sector Capacity Development

31 May 2013

Demand side constraints – technical Ageing systems Insufficient water resources Rapid urbanization and premium on land

Demand side constraints – institutional Inappropriate organizational structures Poor project management and operations knowledge

Demand side constraints – financial Low tariff base and poor cost recovery Lack of smart systems to enhance revenues

Supply side concerns Local industry is largely construction oriented Local industry lacks system operational knowledge Payment security

Operational Plans

Water Financing Program – implementing the Plan Sustain water investments to $2–$2.5 billion annually

Expand and deepen knowledge and analytical work Advance inclusive water policy reforms Strengthen support to programs and projects in priority areas

Approach and framework

Mainstreaming efficiencies in water use in project design

Supporting increased investments in wastewater management and reuse

Stimulating public-private and private sector participation

Supporting entities that are transforming or have adopted a corporate approach

Promoting the use of smart technology

Supporting entities by providing innovative financing instruments and lending modalities

Thank You

Vijay PadmanabhanSenior Urban Development SpecialistAsian Development Bank