up to and beyond 2015 the un-water perspective by pasquale steduto chair un-water commission on...
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Up to and beyond 2015The UN-Water perspective
by
Pasquale STEDUTOChair UN-Water
Commission on Sustainable Development
UN HeadquartersNew York - 13 May, 2008
Current situation (optimism)
Poverty levels have fallen dramaticallyMillions of people have gained access to safe drinking water
Less so to sanitation – still major
achievementsMany countries make
progress and will reach the MDGs
Current situation (pessimism)
Child and maternal mortality still high
Poverty and hunger still
lagging behindInsufficient awareness
of MDG linkagesEmerging issues
implications
Beyond 2015
What about the other “half”?
Which targets are most
appropriate?Which institutional arrangements will be
required?New financial
mechanisms?
The role of the countriesCountries not loose focus on other
“half”!Invest in human and institutional capacity Review strategies,
policies and plans for
building resilienceProvide incentives for private sector
engagement as a way to support development
The role of the donors
Ensure commitment and amplify resource allocation to beyond 2015Improve delivery mechanismsInnovative financial mechanisms
to mobilize resources
Review financial policies that
are counter productive (trade,
subsidies, etc.)
The role of UN-WaterAct as a watch dog (monitoring, reporting etc.)
Facilitate strategic and innovative partnerships to
accelerate implementationBoost the process
of UN delivering as
oneBe more forward
looking in addressing new challenges and
linkages
Thank You
www.unwater.org