5th World Water Forum

Building the Programme for the Next Forum

PartnershipWWC-Turkey-International Stakeholder

Kick-off Meeting

Istanbul– March 19, 2007

1st World Water Forum

Perspectives, Vision and Challenges

2nd World Water Forum

• 15,000 people involved in the Vision relqted discussion

• 5,700 participants• 114 ministers and 130 countries

represented at the Ministerial Conference• 500 journalists• 32,500 visitors

3rd World Water Forum

4th World Water Forum

ConstituenciesConstituencies

• Water Professionals• Law and policy makers• Public• Opinion Leaders

5th World Water Forum 5th World Water Forum ProcessProcess

LEVEL 3

FINAL LEVEL

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1

O N E

W E E K

THEMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC APPROACH

PRIORITARY POLICIES

POLITICAL CONFERENCE

FAIR

EVENTS

Results from Levels 1 + 2 + 3

SPECIFIC TOOLS 2

Y E A R S

From Knowledge to From Knowledge to InfluenceInfluence

COMPONENT 1

WATER COMMUNITY

KNOWLEDGEExpertise

Analysis Proposition« From Ear to Voice »

COMPONENT 2POLITICAL LEVEL

DECISION

InternationalGovernmentalParliamentariansLocal Authorities

COMPONENT 3MEDIA REPORTS

PUBLIC AT LARGETRANSLATION:TRANSLATION:

MEDIA – NETWORKSMEDIA – NETWORKSBRIEFINGSBRIEFINGS

PRESSURE

DECISION

TRANSLATION: TRANSLATION:

RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS - « POLICY BRIEFS »- « POLICY BRIEFS »

PRESSURE

5th World Water Forum WWC-Turkey-Stakeholder Partnership

Our Collective Task: Collective experience (WWF2- 4) Out of the BOX thinking – Next LEVEL Communications = KEY FOCUS:

Thematic Region Political - Leadership

COMPONENT 1WATER COMMUNITY- KNOWLEDGE

• A) Thematic Programme / Process

• B) Regional Programme / Process

• C) Emergence of Core Issues

COMPONENT 1WATER COMMUNITY- KNOWLEDGE

WWC & Turkey Priorities

• Priority One• Priority Two . . .

Program Framework

Emerging Issues • Issue One• Issue Two

. . .

30 topics => 5th World Water Forum –

Thematic / Regional Programme

A) & B) : Thematic and Regional Programme

50-75 topics

COMPONENT 1WATER COMMUNITY- KNOWLEDGE

Topical Selection Process• Goal: max. 30 topics = FOCUS• Build On:

– Program Framework– Council & Turkey Priorities– Emerging Issues

• Kick-off Process:– initial identification key topics and priorities – OPINION

POLL

Target and Outputs• Topical set => frame the substantive discussion within the

regional process• Topical set: summarized and developed - synthesis process

A) & B) : Thematic and Regional ProgrammeA) & B) : Thematic and Regional Programme

COMPONENT 1WATER COMMUNITY- KNOWLEDGE

A) & B) : Thematic and Regional ProgrammeA) & B) : Thematic and Regional Programme

REGIONAL - Scope and Purpose

• Encourage regional participation

• Develop regional perspectives - thematic content

Form and Output

• Each regional process and organizer takes a unique form (e.g. Asia vs. Africa). However…

• Outputs/processes => INPUT thematic program via the adopted policy program and topical program (both in terms of topics and processes)

• Outputs/processes => substantively contribute to the political program (both in terms of topics and processes)

COMPONENT 1WATER COMMUNITY- KNOWLEDGE

C) Emergence of Core IssuesC) Emergence of Core Issues

TOPIC SELECTION• Maximum 3 topics (Camdessus/Gurija Type)• Major NEW Water – Development Issues:

– Internationally / globally critical – WWC/Forum can make a difference

• Kick-off discussion to inform => Opinion Poll– Final decision: WWC BOG and Turkish Partners

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS• Build on earlier technical input from WWC members, partners & others• 2 -3 year process, both before and after 5th World Water Forum• Multi-stakeholder dialogue – ISTANBUL ‘09• Integrally linked with political and regional processes

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COMPONENT 2POLITICAL LEVEL DECISION

Outputs and Targets:• Realistic policy recommendations• Aimed at UN, G8, OECD, Bank policies

Target Audience:• World Leaders• Ministers• Legislators• Local authorities

COMPONENT 3MEDIA NETWORKS – KEY MESSAGES

Scope and Purpose• Essential - informal exchange process underlying the

Forum • “Marketplace”

Form and Output• Intentionally Free Form - Free Form - facilitation through design (e.g.

clustering of exhibitors)• NGO, regional and other key stakeholder participation is

ensured • Clear that overall design – INPUT NEEDED

FORUM FAIRFORUM FAIR

COMPONENT 3MEDIA NETWORKS – KEY MESSAGES

Scope and Purpose• Alternative form of participating - beyond program

elements described above• Kickoff => explore ideas and options

Form and Output• Two or more models are possible:

– Similar to Kyoto “Virtual Forum”– Similar to Mexico “Alternative Forum”– Other Models for Inclusion

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COMPONENT 3MEDIA NETWORKS – KEY MESSAGES

• Scope: connect wider world to the world water forum• Issue Selection: blogs and vlogs, wiki, virtual panels, mobile phone

adverts and input• Process: internet and mobile phone users• Timeline: August 2007 – August 2009• Forum Format: discussion panels, communities of practice • Forum Outputs: websites and networks strengthened and connected to

WWC and its members• Forum Followup: WWC remains connected and providing access to

communities of practice, intermediaries and end-users of water services

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