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World Bank Approves $30 Million USD Loan for Moldova
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Moldova, CHISINAU — — Moldova will receive three International Development Agency (IDA) credits worth a total of $30 million USD to help the government modernize the system of freshwater
Kyzylorda Region in Kazakhstan Promotes Water Projects
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — - Authorities in Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda region presented two projects aimed at flood prevention and preservation of the North Aral Sea to Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev during his
Water Supply Improved for Sveti Nikole, Macedonia
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macedonia — — A government-sponsored project has brought clean drinking water to the eastern Macedonian town of Sveti Nikole in the Divjak region.
The project — one of several the
Local, National Officials Salvage Sofia Water and Sewage Project
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SOFIA, Bulgaria — — Officials from the Bulgarian government and Sofia municipality working together managed an eleventh-hour save Monday for an EU-funded water supply and sewerage project in the capital.
Water Shortage Looms for Central Asia
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — - Wth a dry summer on its way, scientists in the region are warning about the consequences of higher temperatures ~ an acute water shortage, which threatens Central Asia.
Global warming and climate
Switzerland Supports Restoration Project for Macedonia's Golema River
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macedonia — — With the help of the Swiss government, a project to restore the Golema River, the largest and most important river in the Lake Prespa region, will be finished by the end of this year.
Poland Prepares Water Management Strategy
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
WARSAW, Poland — — Polish water management authorities are preparing a strategy to improve the state's water resources through 2015.
The preparation work has reached the public consultation stage. Public
Romania Gets $462.8 Million for Water Supply, Environmental Protection
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — - The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEDB) is loaning Romania $462.8 million USD for projects aimed at flood prevention, environment protection and water supply improvements.
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
Romania: Israel to Invest in Water Management
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by Local Press Report
BUCHAREST, Romania (HotNews.ro (Romania)) — - New Israeli investments in Romania are expected to be focused on water management and renewable energies, according to Israeli Ambassador to Romania Oren David.
Slovenia: Jarc Calls for More Progress Toward Drinking Water, Sanitation
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by Local Press Report
new yorK, ny, united states (Slovenian Press Agency) — — Not enough progress has been made worldwide toward securing access to drinking water and sanitation, according to Slovenian Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc.
Speaking at the 6th session of the
Bulgaria: EBRD Allots $1.6 Million USD for Bulgaria
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by Local Press Report
SOFIA, Bulgaria (FOCUS News Agency (Bulgaria)) — — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to extend a $1.6 million USD loan for project funding in Bulgaria in the next five years.
The bank is shifting focus toward
Bulgaria: EBRD Seeks EOls for Plovdiv Supply and Sanitation System
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by Local Press Report
LONDON, United Kingdom (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is seeking expressions of interest from Dutch consultancies as part of a project to rehabilitate the water supply and distribution systems
Chinese Firms Show Interest in Nepal's Water Projects
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KATHMANDU, Nepal — — Four Chinese companies have bid for the construction contract for the 26.5 kilometer diversion tunnel of the Melamchi Water Supply Project.
The project — work on which started
Water a Hot Election Issue in Bangalore
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, BANGALORE — — Water was one of the issues at the forefront in Karnataka's state elections on May 10, after the resignation of the Congress-led state government in Bangalore, the state capital.
Gurgaon Residents Seek Ban on Extraction
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, GURGAON — — Residents associations of Gurgaon, the emerging silicon city of India, have approached the Supreme Court of India seeking a complete ban on large-scale extraction of scarce groundwater in
China Development Bank Loans $82 Million USD for Taihu Lake Cleanup
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — — The China Development Bank will provide $82 million USD in loans for the improvement of water quality in East China's Taihu Lake.
The loan announced earlier this month, brings total investment
Water Crisis Grips Rae Bareli, India
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, RAE BARELI — — Water crisis topped the list of complaints that people had for Sonia Gandhi, president of the ruling Congress party, when she visited her parliamentary constituency of Rae Bareli in central India.
Pakistan Faces Shortages for Summer Crop Planting
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — — Pakistan's summer planting of crops could be disrupted as a government water organization has predicted a drop in water supply by as much as 20 percent.
Both Sindh and Punjab provinces
Tamil Nadu Launches Massive Artificial Recharge Project
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHENNAI, India — — The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has embarked on a massive program for artificial recharge of groundwater, as well as digging new wells to alleviate shortages.
China: $58 Million Added Value in Seawater Utilization Industry
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by Local Press Report
BEIJING, China (China Economic Net) — — China's seawater utilization industry registered an added value of $58 million USD between 2001 and 2007, with an average growth rate for the added value of 18.6
Nepal: Rainwater Harvesting Urged for Kathmandu Valley
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by Local Press Report
KATHMANDU, Nepal (The Rising Nepal) — — Water experts, governmental and non-governmental officials and civil society are calling for rainwater harvesting and recharging the ground water to deal with the country's water crisis.
New Indo-Nordic Private Equity Firm Targets Indian Utilities
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OSLO, Norway — — Indo-Nordic, a Norway-based private equity fund, was created with the goal of investing in energy and utilities in India, including water, energy.
But while the company sees great
Rawalpindi Will Install Water Meters Next Month
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Pakistan, RAWALPINDI — — The Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Agency will begin installing water meters next month for personal and business subscribers.
The agency has secured a $1.75 million USD loan from the Asian
India's Water Ministry Sets Goals for Integrated Water Resources Management
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — — To cope with India's fast-growing population and rapid urbanization and industrialization, as well as variations in water availability and water quality, the Indian Water Resources Ministry
Gujarat Plans to Tackle Water Problems Along Coastline
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, AHMEDABAD — — The Water Supply Department in Gujarat has mapped out a comprehensive plan to hold back salinity ingression, recharge groundwater and solve the acute drinking water problem faced by
ADB, Australia Give Laos $1 Million USD for Mekong Water Management
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
vientiane, laos — — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Australian government will provide a $1 million USD grant to the country to help it develop the capability to manage the water and environmental
Azerbaijan Selects Contractor for WBFunded Projects
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BAKU, Azerbaijan — — The Melioration and Water Economy of Azerbaijan Open Joint Stock Company has announced selection of a contractor for water supply projects in the country.
The company gave no additional
Indian State Uses Solar Power to Draw Groundwater
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, JAMSHEDPUR — — The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Authority plans to harness solar power to draw groundwater at Gardih village near Hazaribagh.
PK. Das of the authority said the
New Delhi Suburb Gurgaon to Privatize Water Supply
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, GURGAON — — The New Delhi satellite town of Gurgaon plans to privatize the water distribution system in the area and also introduce a dual pipe water supply in new residential areas in the fast-growing area.
China: Hu Discusses Environment, Sanitation Cooperation With Japan
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by Local Press Report
BEIJING, China (Xinhua (China)) — — Chinese President Hu Jintao discussed cooperation in the fields of environmental protection and sewage disposal with his Japanese counterpart during his visit to Japan
Latvia: Algae on Baltic Sea Could Affect Fish
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
Sweden, LYSEKIL (RedOrbit) — — Algae blooms in the Baltic Sea could be linked to declining cod population, according to a new study.
"In recent years, the frequency of intense blooms (in the Baltic
China: CDB Lends $83 Million for Taihu Water Quality Improvement
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by Local Press Report
BEIJING, China Local Reports (Xinhua (China)) — — The China Development Bank is loaning the country close to $83 million USD for water quality improvement in the eastern Taihu lake.
The loan, announced last Friday, will be used for projects to
Austria: Revenues Up 20 Percent in 2008 for SW Umwelttechnik
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
AUSTRIA, VIENNA (Euro ad hoc) — — Vienna-based water and wastewater firm SW Umwelttechnik predicts a 20 percent increase in revenues and a 30 percent increase in earnings before interest and taxes in 2008.
China: Reservoirs Planned to Control Guilin
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by Local Press Report
China, GUILIN (Xinhua (China)) — — Guilin will build three new reservoirs at the upper reaches of the Lijiang River and its tributaries.
The project will cost about $347 million USD, said Guilin Mayor Li Zhigang.
Poland: Major Firms in CEE Report on Water Use
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
WARSAW, Poland (Business Wire) — — This year's Partners for Financial Stability Program Survey of Reporting on Corporate Social Responsibility finds that only about a quarter of companies queried disclose information on their water
Georgia: President Pledges 24-Hour Supply in Kutaisi
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
GEORGIA, TBILISI (Civil Georgia) — — President Mikheil Saakashvili has pledged to bring round the clock water supply to the city of Kutaisi.
"By the end of my presidential term there should be 24-hour
Netherlands: ORIO Program Launched
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
CAIRO, Egypt (NIS New Bulletin (Netherlands)) — — Dutch companies will become more involved in improving infrastructure in developing countries, under a new $186 million USD program called ORIO, development-relevant infrastructure development.
Czech Republic: Prague to Host Europe Water Management Congress
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (Water Management Congress Europe) — — The Czech republic will host the 2008 Water Management Congress Europe next month The congress is designed for decision makers representing
Assam Gets Federal Grant of $136 Million for Its Supply Project
5 May 2008 - 21:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GUWAHATI, India — — India's Ministry of Urban Development has approved a water supply project worth $136 million USD for Guwahati, the capital city of the northeastern Indian state of Assam.
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