Fostering the Adoption and Adaptation of Innovative Solutions for Water Challenges 5 th 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 Padmanabhan Senior Urban Development Specialist Asian Development Bank