Javier Coloma Brotons
Urban Development Specialist (Water Supply and Sanitation), Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank

Javier Coloma Brotons is an urban development specialist at the Asian Development Bank, focusing on water and sanitation in Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Philippines, and Viet Nam. He has over 30 years of experience, having worked with various organizations across the globe in environmental engineering, wastewater/solid waste systems design, and construction supervision.

Case Study

Increasing Economic Activities through Night Markets

A livelihood project sets up night markets in border towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion and provides microfinance support to vendors.

   Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Viet Nam; Poverty; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Case Study

How to Revive an Ailing River

In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.

   Philippines; Environment; Urban development; Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation