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Institute of Water Policy (IWP) is pleased to introduce the third issue of The Water Leader . Newly revamped and stylised, this issue features: 17 think-pieces from a multi-faceted group of highly-regarded academics and experts from around the world A stunning photo-essay titled "Choke Point China" by the internationally-renowned network of photojournalists from the Pulitzer-Prize-nominated organisation - Circle of Blue. Read it online: click here or image below:
** 'Super sand' to help clean water ** Contaminated water can be cleaned much more effectively thanks to a novel cheap material, say researchers. < http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13895077 > **
Three cHeers to the Institute of Water Policy on her third anniversary! 3Hs reflecting on the last three year journey of IWP (excerpts of the speech at the Third Anniversary of IWP on 24 June 2011) I have taken permission from my wife to say a few words on my reflection on this important day for the Institute of Water Policy. After the enlightening opening remarks by our Dean Professor Mahbubani, and Chairman of the International Advisory Panel Tan Gee Paw, I would like to use three "Hs". First, H is Heart. Dean Kishore, DG Xianbin Yao and Amb Tommy Koh and most importantly HRH crown Prince of Orange have been very gracious with their heartful and inspiring moral support, when we sowed the seeds for IWP in June 2008. I offer my special gratitude to them all for trusting me to serve as the founding director. The second H, is Head. Eminent experts Chairman Tan Gee Paw, LKY School Chairman Wang gungwu, PUB CE Teng chye, Bhanoji Rao, Soon Guan; several laureates, including...
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Check out this amazing TED Talk: Demo: Stunning data visualization in the AlloSphere http://www.ted.com/talks/joann_kuchera_morin_tours_the_allosphere.html
Check out this amazing TED Talk: Hans Rosling: Asia's rise -- how and when http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_asia_s_rise_how_and_when.html
Check out this amazing TED Talk: Tim Brown urges designers to think big http://www.ted.com/talks/tim_brown_urges_designers_to_think_big.html
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> >> Check out this amazing TED Talk: >> >> Paul Romer: The world's first charter city? >> http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_romer_the_world_s_first_charter_city.html >> >> >>
Index of Drinking Water Adequacy (IDWA) Edited by K E Seetharam Kallidaikurichi and Bhanoji Rao The Institute of Water Policy emphasizes adequacy of drinking water in terms of quantity and quality. Achieving these will mean sufficient resources in terms of water as well as a fairly decent level of income. Using these ideas and combining 5 components, namely resource availability, access to improved water sources, capacity to buy water, water quality and water use, and integrates them into the Index of Drinking Water Adequacy — IDWA for short. The substantive papers in the book comprise international (144 economies) and and intra-national (China and India) explorations based on IDWA estimates. Click here to take a look at the index. The book was launched on 30th June 2010 at the Water Policy Dialogue , Singapore International Water Week, and is available at all major bookstores.
Developing Living Cities: From Analysis to Action Edited by K E Seetharam Kallidaikurichi and Belinda Yuen The book was released by the Institute of Water Policy on 24th June 2010 . The book attempts to provide a unique perspective on creating and sustaining “living cities”. By developing on the framework of a “living city” the book provides key attributes of a city that are vital for it to become a sustained centre of growth and development. The next steps in this project will be developing an index of living cities based on available databases to help in benchmarking and guiding the evolution of existing and newly forming cities. To purchase a copy of the book please contact World Scientific with your mailing address and credit card details. Website: http://www.worldscibooks.com/socialsci/7722.html Tel: (+65) 6466 5775 Ext. 516 Email: List Price: US$78 / £51 / *S$48 (exclude GST) Discount Code: AU7722 (20% Discount, Valid till 30-Oct-2010)
Every Drop Counts: Learning from Good Practices in Eight Asian Cities In keeping with the mission to address challenges in the provision of safe and reliable water and sanitation services, the Institute of Water Policy and the Asian Development Bank launched Every Drop Counts: Learning from Good Practices in Eight Asian Cities , featuring eight case studies that highlight good water policies and sustainable water management. The studies explore successful water management practices in urban centers of Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, China and Singapore. Some of the challenges identified in the report include, among others, inadequate coverage of the urban population, rapid urbanization, interrupted supplies, high non-revenue water, poor quality of water and lack of asset management. This publication can be accessed online at: http://www.adb.org/documents/reports/every-drop-counts/default.asp
VIDYA Values Integration for Developing Young Adults By: Lakshmi Seetharam and Kallidaikurichi Easwaran Seetharam In the recent years, there has been a tremendous need for Value education to be integrated in the school curriculum. In the olden days, growing children were exposed to 'Values' through grandma tales and Value conscious lifestyles of families and communities. But with the impact of modernization and challenges of an ever-changing society, we have witnessed a great deal of erosion of our cultural and ethical base. Education in Human Values is the art of moulding the consciousness of the students so that they aspire to have good and noble ideals. Knowledge imparted in regular academic institution is only "information oriented". It can be compared to the process of gathering raw materials; i.e., Education, merely for earning a living. The success of any 'Values' program relies entirely on the attitude of the teacher because it is the teacher who has...