18 November 2009
WfA News: Breathing New Life into Asia's Irrigation
01 September 2009
India’s Sanitation for All
How to Make It Happen The 18th book in the Water for All series, this report examines the current state of sanitation services in India and offers six recommendations that can help key stakeholders work toward universal sanitation coverage. Download PDF
31 August 2009
Revitalizing Asia's Irrigation
To Sustainably Meet Tomorrow’s Food NeedsAsia needs major irrigation reforms or face food security and water management crises. This report lays out challenges, options, and scenarios to feed Asia's population that is expected to expand by 1.5 billion in 2050. Download PDF
24 August 2009
Asia Draws Attention in World Water Week
20 August 2009
Water Rights and Water Allocation
Issues and Challenges for Asia31 July 2009
PUB Singapore's Harry Seah on NEWater
30 July 2009
In the Pipeline: Water for the Poor
29 July 2009
WfA News: Reuse It or Lose It
Water reuse has become a popular alternative water resource for many countries in the Asia-Pacific. This issue of ADB's Water for All News focuses on different uses of treated wastewater, the factors decision makers need to consider in designing a water reuse program, and the possibilities that can be tapped for the byproducts of this process.
Water Reuse: Supplementary Water
Water reuse is fast becoming an option in water scarce countries but is accompanied by multiple issues. What success factors should decision makers consider?
Boosting Water Supply the Smart Way
It takes time to develop a water reuse scheme but multiple rewards await the persistent—from boosting scarce water supply to protecting the environment.
India: Living on City Wastewater
Hyderabad and Secunderabad cities dump their wastewater on the Musi River. But farmers have come to the river’s rescue. What uses have they found for the cities’ wastewater?
Australia: Dousing Drought with Recycled Water
Water is too precious to use just once. Fighting drought for over a decade now, Melbourne residents have upped the ante when it comes to reusing their water.
China: Science Makes Sludge Useful
Wastewater treatment is crucial to water management. But what happens to its byproduct, sludge? Experts in Wuhan City tested if sludge byproducts have commercial potentials.
Singapore: NEWater—From Sewage to Safe
Singapore has taken recycling to a new level, using treated wastewater for indirect potable use. Reclaimed water’s share in Singapore’s consumption, now at 15%, will double come 2010.
08 July 2009
Aceh Farmers Back on the Land
Devastated by the 2004 Asian tsunami, Aceh’s irrigation system was rehabilitated through an ADB project covering over 50,000 hectares of rice fields. Watch this documentary film about how farmers took the lead in rebuilding their fields, families, and communities. Preview | Free DVD.
03 July 2009
Water Developments in Asia: A Bird’s-Eye View
Does your country need more water development projects? From January 2006 to March 2009, ADB approved 69 new water-related loans amounting to $4.1 billion. Another $4.3 billion has been programmed through 2010. View map of ADB’s upcoming water projects.


