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Pedro Almeida Senior Urban Development Specialist, Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Sectors Department 2, Asian Development Bank
Pedro Almeida has over 25 years of experience in engineering, management, and evaluation of infrastructure projects. At ADB, he has worked in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and India and now supports Tonga, Kiribati, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Previously, he was a consultant in the Kyrgyz Republic and managed World Bank-funded projects in Brazil. He also served as site manager in Portugal and Mozambique. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering, an MSc in Buildings, and a postgraduate degree in Health and Safety in construction.
A data-driven roadmap integrates governance, technology, and finance to help Sri Lanka’s water utility adapt to climate risks and lower emissions.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.
Improvements in pipeline infrastructure and better customer metering led to significant nonrevenue water reduction and an increase in revenue.