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

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