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DISCLAIMER 

The views expressed in this presentation are theviews of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect

the views or policies of the Asian Development

Bank (ADB), or its Board of Governors, or the

governments they represent. ADB does not

guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this

paper and accepts no responsibility for any

consequence of their use. Terminology used maynot necessarily be consistent with ADB official

terms.

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NARBO Activities

February 18, 2009

Lead Specialist of Water Resources Engineering 

 Japan Water Agency   JWA) 

Michio OTA 

 Vice-Secretary General of NARBO

http://www.narbo.jp/

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Introduction of NARBO

Ownership is the basis of network activity

• NARBO was initiated by Asian Development Bank (ADB), ADB

Institute (ADBI) and Japan Water Agency (JWA).• Formally announced by signing the LOI on March 21, 2003,

during the 3rd World Water Forum at Kyoto-Shiga, Japan.

• Established on February 24-26, 2004 in Malang, Indonesia

Letter of Intent for NARBO 1st NARBO General Meeting in 2004

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JWA is only organization in Japan for integrated execution of water resources development and management

Jurisdiction over

51 of total population

46 of gross industrial production

Supply water resources to coreareas in Japan and Execute flood control measures

Water Resources Development Volume(m3 /s)

and JWA’ Share (%)

3.02(85%)

143.03

(72%)

The JWA’s Missions and Organization

4

Water Resources Development Volume(m3 /s)

and JWA’ Share (%)

82.7(100%)

3.02(85%)

143.03

(72%)

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Introduction of NARBO

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Goal

To help to achieve IWRM in river basinsthroughout Asia.

Objective

To strengthen the capacity and effectiveness ofRBOs in promoting IWRM and improving watergovernance, through training & exchange ofinformation and experiences among RBOs and

their water sector agencies & knowledgepartner organizations.

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NARBO Member OrganizationsMember (Interested)

24 4

17 4

17 1

8 0

1 0

67 9

Inter-Regional Knowledge Partner (IRKP)

Development Cooperation Agency (DCA)

Total

CategoryRiver Basin Organization (RBO)

Government Organization (GOV)

Regional Knowledge Partner (RKP)

Introduction of NARBO

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Introduction of NARBO

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Chairperson of NARBO

Dr. Ir. Mochammad Amron, M. Sc

First Advisor, Minister of Public

 Works, Indonesia

 Vice-Chairperson of NARBO

K. W. Ivan de Silva

Director General, Mahaweli Authority

of Sri Lanka

Secretary

 Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

 Japan Water Agency (JWA)

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http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/mota-presentation 8/15NARBO activities: NARBO Forest, Training, Thematic Workshop, Benchmarking, Twining program

1. Advocacy and raising awareness for IWRM among RBOs, water sector

apex bodies, and leading water sector agencies in the region.

NARBO Activities

Ownership is the basis of network activity

2. Sharing of information, good practices, and lessons learned for IWRMamong the participating organizations.

3. Supporting NARBO members to improve water governance, includingthe enabling policy, institutional, and legal framework for IWRM, and

the formulation of action plans.4. Building capacity of RBOs in implementing IWRM, mainly through staff

exchange and training among participating organizations.

5. Supporting RBOs with technical advice in regard to the planning,conservation, development, and the proper and efficient operation andmaintenance of water resource facilities, to improve IWRM.

6. Fostering of regional cooperation for improved management of waterresources management in transboundary river basins.

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NARBO Activities 2008-2009

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1. Website including Guidelines & Database

2. Newsletter & Annual Report3. NARBO promotion

4. Knowledge Networking

5. IWRM Training Program

6. Thematic Workshops

7. RBO Performance Benchmarking

8. Twinning program

9. Technical Advisory Committee10.Charting IWRM Progress in Asia

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IWRM Training ProgramTwining ProgramRBO Performance

Benchmarking

NARBO Activities

NARBO Web-site & NARBO Newsletter & Annual Report Thematic Workshop on Water Allocation& Water Rights in Philippines

Twining Program betweenJWA & Indonesia NARBO 1st IWRM TrainingProgram in Thailand

Benchmarking Workshopin Indonesia

Information Sharing Activities Thematic workshops

Major Five Activities

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(1) Thematic Workshop

Continuous discussions on the specific theme derived from

NARBO members for meaningful sharing information

Thematic Workshop on

•Water Allocation and Rights

•Sustainable Management for

Water Resources Infrastructure

Held in series Same members Small group Practical discussions

Now in Progress

- Thematic Workshop on Water-Related Disaster and its Management in Asian Countries

 More information  http://www.narbo.jp/ 

Case Introduction

Sustainable Management forWater Resources Infrastructure

Water Allocationand Water Rights

Workshop history

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3rd Case (2008～)

Japan Water Agency

&

Vietnam NARBO

4thCase (2008～)

Japan Water Agency

&

Sri Lanka NARBO

(2) Twinning Program

Twinning Program aims to adopt good practices achieved by

other members and to exchange information among members for

the improvement of water resources management.

Case Introduction

1st Case (2004～)

Japan Water Agency

&

Indonesian NARBO

2nd Case (2004～)

Kwater

&

Indonesian NARBO

At Work in the Office Discussion on Technology Site visit on Lake Development

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(3) IWRM Training Programs

Training programs for capacity development of RBOs in implementing IWRMamong member organizations are held. With an advantage of NARBO network,

it is expected to diversify training resources among member organizations.

Case Introduction

3rd training program in Korea 4th training program in Sri Lank

2nd training program in Sri Lank1st training program in Thailand

Sharing Good Practices and

Lessons Learned from

Various Training Resources

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