South Asia Project Brief: Bangladesh Dhaka Environmentally Sustainable Water Supply

Abstract

Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) is implementing distribution network improvements for water supply with ADB.

The ongoing investments are rehabilitating and strengthening the water supply systems based on the long-term policy and investment road map, complemented by capacity building of DWASA to manage the water supply systems competently.

The project is in line with the strategic directions of ADB’s South Asia Department. The strategy focuses on sustainable infrastructure, climate change mitigation and adaptation, human development, regional cooperation and integration, public–private partnership, and good governance.