There were 74 representatives from GWP, IWMI, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, China, India, Pakistan, Bengal, Sri Lanka, Nepal and other Mid-Asian countries and regions. 30 reports were presented and discussed by the presenter and audiences on the workshop.
On behalf of GWP China, Dr. Gao Zhanyi, TEC Member of GWP China, was invited to the workshop and presented a report “IWRM in China”. The presentation of Dr. Gao illustrated water resources and management of water in China and also further expanded relevant water issues and management measures regarding climate change and food security. His speech was compelling to participants and interactively discussed afterwards. The discussion between Dr. Gao and audiences involved South-North Water Division Project, water pricing policies, participation of water users, irrigation development and water saving issues.