Japan
has provided full support to Vietnam in terms of infrastructure and technical
cooperation to develop public sewerage and waste water treatment sector.
JICA senior representative Toshio Nagase made
the statement while addressing the International Conference and Exhibition on
“Sewerage and Wastewater Treatment in Southeast Asia – Toward Sustainable
Development” that was kicked off today in Vung Tau.
Nasage was among 200 delegates and speakers
from many countries participating in the conference.
In addition, Japanese experts from the
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and from local
government shared their knowledge and experience.
The participants said Southeast Asian
countries faced various challenges and difficulties such as shortage in
investment capital, poor performance of service providers, limited knowledge
and awareness of the communities and impacts from global climate changes.
In Vietnam, the government has been paying
attention to improvement of sewerage and wastewater treatment in response to
the needs of urban development. Japan is one of major donors who have been
supporting Vietnam to develop public wastewater treatment plants in urban areas
and improve its sanitation.
“As a result of ODA projects funded by the
Japanese government through JICA, many wastewater treatment plants have been
constructed in metropolitan areas like Hanoi, Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City and
Danang. Moreover, by dispatching experts, organising trainings, Japan is
helping Vietnam to build institutional foundation and human resources to meet requirements
of the infrastructure development in sewerage and wastewater treatment sector,”
said Nagase.
At the conference, experts, decision makers
and service providers as well as donors in the sewerage and wastewater
treatment sector were engaged in different topics for discussion such as
sewerage and wastewater treatment-from asset management to service delivery,
sustainable financing, technology options, operation and maintenance of
sewerage and wastewater treatment systems and capacity building for the sector.
“This conference will contribute to the joint
effort made by the local and central government, wastewater treatment
operators, non-government organisations and donors in improving the sewerage
and wastewater treatment sector in SEA countries,” said Noupheuak Virabouth,
Southeast Asian and Water Utilities Network (SEAWUN) President.
The two-day event was organised by the SEAWUN,
in cooperation with Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA). The
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is among international donors
such as ADB, WB, Finland sponsor the event.
Bich Ngoc | vir.com.vn
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