About KE Seetha Ram
KE Seetha Ram is a senior consulting specialist for capacity building and training projects at ADBI.How Can Governments Support Electricity Distribution to Achieve Net Zero in Asia?
Japan and Indonesia point to positive aspects of government intervention in the electricity market instead of a completely free market.
Water security through effective wastewater management: Lessons from Japan’s public–private partnerships
Well-functioning wastewater management systems contribute to water security by improving resilience and welfare, but many countries are falling short of their wastewater management targets.
Asian lessons for reviving infrastructure investment as a driver of resilient development
In the post-pandemic era, the need for a timely rebound in infrastructure development is more urgent than ever.
Maximizing the value of water to end water scarcity in Asia
Water scarcity is a global issue that affects 40% of the world’s population
The triple burden of malnutrition in early childhood
Children from disadvantaged groups are particularly prone to developing nutrient deficiencies and growth problems.
Bringing lawyers back to the table for FIDIC contracts and dispute boards
A lack of legal advice during a project’s procurement process can result in unclear contractual terms that undermine the project and lead to costly and lengthy dispute resolution processes.
Land value capture mechanism provides opportunity for sustainable urbanization in developing Asia
Land value capture methods can fill budget gaps in infrastructure projects while promoting sustainable transit-oriented development.
How to meet Asia’s post-COVID-19 water and sanitation investment needs
Governments in developing Asia should adopt practical interventions to maximize the effectiveness of new and existing sources of funding for water and sanitation.
How can the private sector help solve the sanitation challenge?
The private sector can play a vital role in solving the sanitation challenge. The following four aspects highlight the importance of private sector participation in sanitation in developing countries, including in Asia.
Top journal articles on sanitation reveal new policy insights
An examination of the published journal articles on development economics reveals a striking pattern—very few are devoted to the analysis of sanitation interventions and development. In a recent systematic review of all sanitation-related articles from the top-12 highest-ranking journals on development economics (Revilla et al. 2021), we attempt to understand the linkages between sanitation and development based on current qualitative and quantitative empirical work.
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