Overview of the Workshop Objectives,

Expected Outcomes and Impacts Mr. Hongpeng Liu, Chief,

Energy Security & Water Resources Section Environment and Development Division

Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific

JOINT PROJECT

Strengthening capacity of policy makers in South East Asia to promote policies and developing plans for improved wastewater treatment and

reuse in urban and peri-urban areas

Activities: • strengthen existing institutions as

centers of excellence, develop Guidance Manual and a Policy Study on DEWATS

• design the proposals on DEWATS for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam

• implement pilot in Lao PDR • promote policies and developing plans

for improved wastewater treatment and reuse in urban and peri urban areas.

To review and discuss challenges and barriers, as well as

institutional, technical, financial policies and solutions on DEWATS in the SEA region

To assess the situation and efforts on DEWATS and future programming in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam

To discuss criteria for identification of the Regional Resource Centre on DEWATS, promotional materials and inputs to the Guidance Manual on DEWATS and the work plan

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Objectives of the Workshop

Clarity of participants on policies and solutions for DEWATS

Agreed scope & outline of the Background Policy Study in targeted countries and the outline DEWATS Guidance Manual

Agreed criteria for the identification of the Regional Resource Center on DEWATS

Expected Outcomes & Impacts of the Workshop

List of solutions for wastewater and sanitation practices at the community level

Commitments of governments and stakeholders to enable DEWATS

19-21 March April August September 19 November

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3 National Policy Workshops in Cambodia, Lao PDR , Vietnam

Study Tour in Lao PDR

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Development of 3 Concept Notes and Proposals for Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam

Selection of the Regional Center for DEWATS

Implementation of the pilot project in Lao PDR

Regional Policy

Workshop

Glossary for Wastewater Colour Code:

• Green Water- natural water, ex precipitation (rain, snow, humid)

• Blue Water -clean natural water: ex. ocean, sea, underground water, spring, mountain river, lakes

• Black Water: Waste Water –Yellow Water- urine, easy for reuse –Brown Water- everything else, need extra treatment,

contain chemicals • Grey Water- water for technical use, ex.

household waste water after shower/laundry used for flash, not connected with outside…

Programme of the Workshop Day 1 : Morning

Session 1

Session 2

Opening, overview, current state of DEWATS in the region Speakers: ESCAP, UN-Habitat

Taking a stock on waste water management and sanitation practices: challenges, barriers, policies and solutions for DEWATS

Speakers: Government representatives from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam

Programme of the Workshop Day 1 : Afternoon

Session 3

Session 4

Good practices and lessons learned on DEWATS from regional level, South and South East Asia Highlights of the global, regional agenda, SDG on water and sanitation. Asia-Pacific Views of policy framework Speakers with case studies from: BORDA, China, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia (3R strategy)

Group Discussions Part I: Policy and Institutional Frameworks

to Enable DEWATS

Speakers: ESCAP Consultant, all participants Facilitated by: ESCAP, UN-Habitat

Session 5

Session 6

Structure of the Workshop Day 2

Stakeholder Frameworks and Solutions for DEWATS in the SEA region Speakers: Viet Nam, Thailand, AIT, ESCAP Consultant

Group Discussions Part II: Technical & Financial Frameworks and Solutions to Enable DEWATS in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam

Speakers: all participants Facilitators: ESCAP and UN-Habitat

Session 7

Session 8

Structure of the Workshop Day 3

Co-Benefits of DEWATS: Panel Discussion Commemoration of the World Water Day 2014 - Water and Energy and Co-Benefits of DEWATS

Speakers: ESCAP, UNESCO, Thai Government, Etc.

Summary on the Work Plan and The Way Forward

Facilitators: ESCAP and UN-Habitat

Day 1

Structure of the Workshop Evaluation (day 1 – 3)

Evaluation of Day 1

Evaluation of Day 2

Evaluation of Day 3

General Evaluation of the Workshop

Day 2

Day 3

• Accommodation: Royal Princess Hotel and other hotels

• Transportation: shuttle bus service at the Royal Princess Hotel at 08.30 and 17.30 hrs (pls check with your hotel)

• Meal: you are encouraged to arrange your own networking

lunch & dinner. Lunch is served at International café at the 1st floor of UNCC premises and at the Thai canteen at the

ground floor of the Service Building. • Joint Lunch: On 21st March, you are cordially invited to take

joint lunch at the Luncheon talk, hosted by Sustainable Urban Development Section of EDD/ESCAP and GIZ

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