Network of Asian River Basin Organizations - NARBO

Updated 28 March 2008

Integrated water resources management (IWRM) is a key concept and process for the equitable and sustainable use of water resources. It needs partnerships for actions. These partnerships need support through knowledge sharing and capacity building.

The Network of Asian River Basin Organizations (NARBO) was established to share knowledge and build capacity for IWRM in river basins throughout Asia. ADBI, ADB, and the Japan Water Agency are the founding sponsors.

NARBO's main objectives are to

• enhance the capacity in integrated water resource management
• ensure the equitable and sustainable use of water resources among various stakeholders
• enhance the capacity of river basin organizations, policy makers, and line departments in integrated water resource management
• exchange information, knowledge, and lessons learned in managing water resources and in conflict resolution

ADB is managing a portal web site on water* that links to NARBO's charter, constitutional body, action plans, technical presentations, and members list. Materials from all conferences and meetings can be reviewed there.

From ADBI's site you can view our publications on water and our events:

The Third Meeting of Network of Asian River Basin Organizations, 20-22 February 2008

NARBO 4th Thematic Workshop on Water Allocation and Water Rights, 23-26 January 2007

Network of Asian River Basin Organizations 2nd General Meeting & Integrated Water Resources Management Workshop - 2006", 14-16 February 2006

Integrated Water Resource Management Course - 2005, 24 April - 29 April 2005

Integrated Water Resource Management and Leadership Skills, 26 July - 6 August 2004

First General Meeting of the Network of Asian River Basin Organizations, 24 February 2004

*This link takes you outside the ADBI website. Please use the back button to return to ADBI.org.