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Bulgaria Could Lose EU Funds for the Water Sector
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Commission announced recently that it will send a note to the Bulgarian government demanding action on the water sector.
Otherwise, Bulgaria will not be able to
A Note From the Publisher
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WARRENTON, VA — Welcome to this week's issue of OOSKAnews Weekly Water Report, Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union.
This note is to remind readers that we're tak- ing a week off
Progress Made in National Water Supply and Sanitation Project
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by Local Press Report
BAKU (Azerbaijan Business Center) — The Azerbaijani government has made some forward progress toward realizing the World Bank-financed National Water Supply and Sanitation Project. The project has now been
Cebu Water Company Revives Carmen Bulk Water Supply Project
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Philippines, CEBU — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) will revive communications with Ayala-led Manila Water Corp, the water utility for Metro Manila's east zone, on the Carmen Bulk Water Supply Project,
Rapid Urbanization Threatens China's Water Supply, Warns Report
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — Rapid urbanization expected in China during the coming 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) threatens the security of the country's already dwindling water resources, authorities warned.
India Issues Guidelines for Wetlands Conservation
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — India's federal government has issued new rules for conservation and management of wetlands.
The new rules restrict activities harmful for these sensitive ecosystems, as a large
VA Tech Wabag, Sumitomo Form Global Alliance for Water Projects
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — Indian water infrastructure company VA Tech Wabag and Japan's Sumitomo Corporation signed an agreement to partner for large water infrastructure projects.
Melting Glaciers Pose New Challenge to Global Water Security, Says UNEP
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Rapid melting of glaciers in the world's largest mountain ecosystems, accelerated by global warming, presents new challenges to attainment of water security for millions of people around the world.
Warning Bells in Delhi as Taps Run Dry and Groundwater Depleting Fast
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — T he Delhi state government is warning that the gap between supply and demand in the state will increase in the years to come.
Water supply was 810 million gallons per day in 2009. Demand
Water Security, Management Key to Development in Afghanistan
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KABUL, Afghamstan — Security and management of water resources are critical to Afghanistan's development, according to officials who spoke at a conference to discuss improvements in Afghanistan's water management.
ADB Provides $3 Million USD for Mount Merapi Victims
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by Local Press Report
MANILA, Indonesia (Asian Development Bank) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $3 million USD in assistance to deal with the effects of the Mount Merapi volcano eruptions in Central Java province and Yogyakarta Special region in Oc
US Military Looking at Irrigation Project in Nangaresh Village
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by Local Press Report
KABUL, Afghanistan (DVIDS) — Members of the US Army's Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team in early December evaluated the feasibility of an irrigation project proposal in Nangaresh village. The project would irrigate 486
Middle East Most Vulnerable to Climate Change-Induced Drought
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Middle East region is one of the most vulnerable to drought brought on by climate change, said Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute of Columbia University.
EIB Provides $73 Million USD for Wastewater Improvements in Syria
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DAMASCUS, SYRIA — T he European Investment Bank (EIB) agreed to finance a $73 million USD development project in northwestern Syria.
The project will improve water supply and wastewater collection
Melting Glaciers Pose New Challenge to Global Water Security, Says UNEP
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Rapid melting of glaciers in the world's largest mountain ecosystems, accelerated by global warming, presents new challenges to attainment of water security for millions of people around the world.
Battle for the Nile Heats Up
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The simmering dispute over the Nile River between Egypt and downstream African states is heating up again with Ethiopia alleging Cairo supports insurgents fighting the government of
AfDB Gives $120 Million USD Grant for Lake Victoria States
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (New Times (Rwanda)) — The African Development Bank (AfDB) is extending a $120 million USD grant to address water and sanitation issues on Lake Victoria. The grant will support three different towns in three East
First Arab Water Week Held in Amman
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by Local Press Report
AMMAN, Jordan (Jordan Times) — The first Arab Water Week, organized by the Arab Countries Water Utilities Association (ACWUA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, opened in Amman last week.
GCC Urged to Reduce Water Consumption
13 Dec 2010 - 15:27 by Local Press Report
MANAMA, Bahrain (Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)) — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries must reduce water consumption to ease the burden on the region's limited resources, according to experts at the two-day International Desalination Associatio
Poland Prepares $6 Billion USD Flood Protection Program for Vistula River
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
WARSAW, Poland — — The government of Poland plans to allocate $ 5.76 billion USD for flood protection of the Upper Vistula River basin.
The program was created to fully protect the area against outflow of water
Salinity Poses a Threat to Coastal Bangladesh's Drinking Water
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — — Hundreds of residents of Bangladesh's capital defied a ban on public demonstrations to protest shortages of drinking water last month.
A dropping water table and lack of
Azerbaijan Invites Bids for Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Project II
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BAKU, Azerbaijan — — Azerbaijan is inviting bids for the World Bank-funded Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Project
II, according to the state water company, Azersu OJSC.
The World Bank Group is financing
EBRD Loans $63 Million USD to Rosvodokanal
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has agreed to lend $63 million USD to Rosvodokanal, one of the first Russian private operators in the water supply and
Report Finds Financial Violations in Water Supply Projects in Kyrgyzstan
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — - Numerous financial violations in rural water supply and sanitation projects have led to a considerable decrease of the number of areas with access to safe drinking water, according to the
Uttar Pradesh Law to Check Groundwater Overexploitation
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, LUCKNOW — — Uttar Pradesh is set to enact comprehensive legislation to regulate the conservation and extraction of groundwater resources.
A new bill will be presented that seeks to ensure that the
Tamil Nadu to Go Ahead With Disputed Hogenakkal Project
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — —Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi this Saturday directed water supply officials to complete the controversial Hogenakkal Integrated Water Scheme by the scheduled date of 2012.
Switzerland Helps With Wastewater Projects in Macedonia
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macedonia — — The Swiss Cooperation office in Macedonia is providing support for a number of wastewater projects in the country, including a project to clean up the Kumanovska River in
China Eyes Underground Storage Capacities
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China, ORCHHA, India 900SKAnews) — — Water-scarce China is exploring ways to augment supplies to major cities through construction of underground reservoirs.
Indonesia: Hungary Extends $10 Million USD Loan for Mobile Purifiers
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
Indonesia, JAKARTA (MTI (Hungary)) — — Hungary has signed an agreement for a $10 million USD aid loan for Indonesia last week.
Under the 16-year agreement, signed by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Hungarian
Malaysia: $311 Million USD Investment Needed for Iskandar Infrastructure
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
Malaysia, JOHOR BARU (The Malaysia Star) — - An investment of some $311 million USD is needed for infrastructure - water, electricity, roads and telecommunications - for the Aeropolis development in Iskandar this year.
India: Proposal to Use 300-Year-Old Supply System in Pune
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
India, PUNE (Expressindia.com (India)) — — Pune is considering reviving a 700,000 gallon per day supply system built during the Peshwa era (1749-1750) and last used in the 1970s.
A committee report on the supply line,
Hungary: $10 Million USD Loan to Indonesia for Mobile Water Purifiers
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
Indonesia, JAKARTA (MTI (Hungary)) — — Hungary has signed an agreement for a $10 million USD aid loan for Indonesia last week.
Under the 16-year agreement, signed by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Hungarian
Afghanistan: 28 Networks to Be Completed in June
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
KABUL, Afghanistan (International News Network (Pakistan)) — — The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development will complete 28 water supply networks worth some $1.8 million USD in Spinboldak district of Kandahar by the end of June.
South Korea: Water Companies Excluded From Privatization Drive
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
SEOUL, South Korea (Hankyoreh (South Korea)) — — The government plans to privatize 50 to 60 of its 305 state-run companies, but will retain control of water supply companies.
It hopes to raise about $60.2 billion USD though the sale.
Uzbekistan: Bids Invited for Rural Water Project
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (Asian Development Bank) — — Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy is seeking bids for construction of the Takhiatash Water Treatment Works.
The project is part of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)funded Western Uzbekistan
Japan: Tokyo to Send Water Management Task Force to Africa
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
TOKYO, Japan (Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan)) — — Japan plans to send a "water defense force" to provide direction in water management for African countries, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda will announce this week.
Azerbaijan: Government, JBIC in Talks Over $260 Million Supply Project
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
BAKU, Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan Business Center) — — A delegation from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) met with officials in Baku last week on a project to bring water supply and sewage system to secondary towns in the country.
India: Prasad Makes Sanitation Projects a Top Priority
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
NEW DELHI, India (Business Standard (India)) — — Minister for Rural Development Raghuvansh Prasad last week called for making sanitation programs a top priority in 2008, the International Year of Sanitation.
Sustainability of water sources and
EBRD Invites Tenders for Municipal Water Services Project in Georgia
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is inviting tenders for works for the Kutaisi Municipal Water Services Improvement Project.
The project is being funded with
EBRD Provides Second Loan for Khujand, Tajikistan
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a $2.3 million USD second loan for a project to improve water supply and distribution infrastructure in Tajikistan's
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