KE Seetha Ram

About KE Seetha Ram

KE Seetha Ram is a senior consulting specialist for capacity building and training projects at ADBI.
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Urban development

Kashima City’s Great Transformation: Where Industry Meets Community

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Kashima’s City's industrial transformation demonstrates the importance of government commitment, collaboration, and communication in driving regional development.

Climate change, Health

Unraveling the Health Risks of Climate Change

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Only recently has the international community begun to recognize that the climate crisis represents a health emergency.

Energy, Governance and public sector management

How Can Governments Support Electricity Distribution to Achieve Net Zero in Asia?

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Japan and Indonesia point to positive aspects of government intervention in the electricity market instead of a completely free market.

Health, Water

Water security through effective wastewater management: Lessons from Japan’s public–private partnerships

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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.

Governance and public sector management, Private sector development, Transport

Asian lessons for reviving infrastructure investment as a driver of resilient development

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In the post-pandemic era, the need for a timely rebound in infrastructure development is more urgent than ever.

Environment, Health, Water

Maximizing the value of water to end water scarcity in Asia

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Water scarcity is a global issue that affects 40% of the world’s population

Health, Poverty

The triple burden of malnutrition in early childhood

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Children from disadvantaged groups are particularly prone to developing nutrient deficiencies and growth problems.

Governance and public sector management

Bringing lawyers back to the table for FIDIC contracts and dispute boards

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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.

Governance and public sector management, Urban development

Land value capture mechanism provides opportunity for sustainable urbanization in developing Asia

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Land value capture methods can fill budget gaps in infrastructure projects while promoting sustainable transit-oriented development.

Health, Water

How to meet Asia’s post-COVID-19 water and sanitation investment needs

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Governments in developing Asia should adopt practical interventions to maximize the effectiveness of new and existing sources of funding for water and sanitation.