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Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 1.1 - Adapting to Climate Change ‎(5)
Dialogue on Regional Perspectives on Water and ClimateUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dialogue on Regional Perspective on Water and Climate1.1.1
Co-operative Programme on Water and Climate (Formerly Dialogue on Water And Climate)
World Water Council
International Union for Conservation of Nature
Henk van Schaik
Marloes Bakker (Co-operative programme on water and climate)
19/03/200911:00-13:00
Adaptation: Waiting for things to happen, or trying to be prepared?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Can we plan our way to adaptation?1.1.2
Global Water Partnership
United Nations Environment Program
Torkil Jonch Clausen
Aurélie Vitry
17/03/200908:30-13:00
Local ActionsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Climate Change & Adaptation: Think beyond the Water Box1.1.3
International Water Association
Ase Johannessen (International Water Association)
17/03/200914:30-19:00
The financial gap between what needs to be done and how to get it done. Can Climate Change Adaptation be adequately financed?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
How, by whom, where and when to put the money?1.1.4
World Bank
European Investment Bank
KfW Bankengruppe
Vahid Alavian
Juergen Welschof
Christoph Gleitsmann (European Investment Bank)
18/03/200914:30-19:00
RUNNING DRY! HOW TO TURN DROUGHTS INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR BETTER MANAGEMENTUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
RUNNING DRY! HOW TO TURN DROUGHTS INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR BETTER MANAGEMENT1.1.5
Spanish Ministry of Environment, and Rural and Marine Affairs
17/03/2009
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 1.2 - Water-related Migration, Changing Land Use and Human Settlements ‎(4)
Rural-Rural MigrationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Rural-Rural Migration1.2.1
United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security
GAP-RDA
United Nations University-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNW-DCP)
JANOS BOGARDI
Xiaomeng Shen
Olivia Dun
Nese Cakir (GAP-RDA)
Reza Ardakanian
Hande AKÇAKOCA (GAP-RDA)
17/03/200908:30-13:00
Rural Migrants in Urban Slums: Dreams Fulfilled or Start of a Nightmare?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Rural-Urban Migration1.2.2
United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security
GAP-RDA
United Nations University-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNW-DCP)
JANOS BOGARDI
Xiaomeng Shen
Olivia Dun
Nese Cakir (GAP-RDA)
Hande AKÇAKOCA (GAP-RDA)
Reza Ardakanian
17/03/200914:30-19:00
Over Land, Over Seas: Does Water Accessibility Drive Cross-Border Migration?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Crossing Borders/Seas1.2.3
United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security
GAP-RDA
United Nations University-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNW-DCP)
JANOS BOGARDI
Xiaomeng Shen
Olivia Dun
Nese Cakir (GAP-RDA)
Hande AKÇAKOCA (GAP-RDA)
Reza Ardakanian
18/03/200908:30-10:30
Wrap Up/CCEMA Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Wrap Up/CCEMA 1.2.4
United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security
GAP-RDA
United Nations University-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNW-DCP)
JANOS BOGARDI
Xiaomeng Shen
Olivia Dun
Nese Cakir (GAP-RDA)
Reza Ardakanian
18/03/200911:00-13:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 1.3 - Managing Disasters ‎(4)
Disaster Trialogue: What Government, Society and Science interaction for disaster management?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Trialogue among Government, Society and Science1.3.1
Royal Haskoning
Tom Smit (Royal Haskoning)
Stefan Nijwening (Royal Haskoning)
18/03/200908:30-10:30
Sounding the Alarm: What Water-Disaster Technologies can save lives and property?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Technologies for Water-Related Disaster Management1.3.2
Ministry of Land, Infraestructure and Transport - Japan
Ministry of Environment and Forestry - Turkey
Minoru Kuriki
Tomoyuki Okada
Huseyin Gundogdu (General Directorate Of State Hydraulic Works (DSI))
18/03/200911:00-13:00
Preparing for the Worst: How can decision-makers become disaster pro-active?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Managing Water Related Risks in Changing Climate1.3.3
World Meterological Organisation
Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM)
Avinash Tyagi
Kyoung-Jae Lee
Matilda Park
17/03/200914:30-19:00
Water in the aftermath of disasters or conflict: transition from complex emergencies to normalityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water Management During and After Disasters /Conflicts1.3.4
International Committee of Red Cross
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Palestinian Water Authority
United Nations Children's Fund
Rebhy El Sheikh
Chahra Kisa
Robert Mardini (international committee of red cross)
Mikio Ishiwatari
19/03/200911:00-13:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 2.1 - Ensuring Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All ‎(5)
Consistent Monitoring to Track Progress towards the MDGs and BeyondUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Consistent Monitoring to Track Progress towards the MDGs and Beyond2.1.1
Water-Sanitation and Environmental studies-geological and geophysicial explorati
UNSGAB - UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water & Sanitation
Clarissa Brocklehurst
18/03/200914:30 - 16 :30
Accelerating WASH Sector Reform and Improving GovernanceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Accelerating WASH Sector Reform and Improving Governance2.1.2
Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI)
Deniz Aydin
18/03/200917.00-19.00
Taking WASH to Scale Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Expediting Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Improvement  2.1.3
Water and Sanitation Program
UNSGAB - UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water & Sanitation
United Nations Children's Fund
Jaehyang So
Johan Kuylenstierna (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
Leanne Burney
Therese Dooley
19/03/200908.30 – 13.00
Keeping Sanitation High on the Agenda Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Keeping Sanitation High on the Agenda  2.1.4
Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council
Agence de l'Eau Seine-Normandie
MYRIAM CALLE (n/a)
Jon Lane (Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council)
Laurent Doyen
Saskia Castelein
19/03/200914h30-16h30
Global Framework for Action and Closing PlenaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Global Framework for Action and Closing Plenary2.1.5
World Bank
Department for International Development
DGIS/ Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
philippe marin
Piers Cross
Abel Mejia
19/03/200917.00 – 19.00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 2.2 - Water for Energy, Energy for Water ‎(3)
Voltage and Volume: Can water and energy policies work hand in hand?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Voltage and Volume: Can water and energy policies work hand in hand?2.2.1
French Water Partnership
Ministry of Sustainable Development
Nathalie CHARTIER-TOUZE (FRENCH COORDINATION FOR WATER)
Jean-Paul Rivaud
19/03/200914:30 – 18:00
Embedding sustainability in water and energy developmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Embedding sustainability in water and energy development2.2.2
International Hydropower Association
World Bank
Daryl Fields
Martha Jarosewich- Holder
Richard Taylor (International Hydropower Association)
Michael Fink
19/03/20098:30 – 13 :00
Taming Bigfoot: What technologies can reduce the water and energy footprint ?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Taming Bigfoot: What technologies can reduce the water and energy footprint ?2.2.3
European Water Partnership
Harro RIEDSTRA
18/03/200915 :30 - 19 :00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 2.3 - Water and Food for Ending Poverty and Hunger ‎(5)
Water for food: feeding a growing global populationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
How to achieve the required food production to meet the growing demand?2.3.1
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
Theib Oweis (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas)
Colin J. Chartres
Bart Schultz
M. Gopalakrishnan (International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage)
18/03/200914:30 - 19.00 hour
Threat or opportunity: can the food crisis benefit poor farmers?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
How can food market measures boost rural development and poverty alleviation?2.3.2
International Fund for Agricultural Development
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
Rudolf Cleveringa
19/03/20098:30 - 13:00 hour
Water for bioenergy or food?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water for bioenergy or food?2.3.3
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
International Union for Conservation of Nature
Mark Smith
Akkineni Bhavani Prasad
19/03/20098:30 - 13:00 hour
How can better water management reduce poverty and hunger? A synthesisUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
How can better water management reduce poverty and hunger? 2.3.4
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
Challenge Program on Water & Food
Chandra Madramootoo
19/03/200914:30-16:30
2.3/5.2 Joint Session - Drops for Crops:Water Demand management in agricultureUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Drops for Crops :Water Demand management in agriculture2.3.5
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
International Water Management Institute
Jean-Marc Faurès
Daniel Renault
Monica SCATASTA
17/03/20098:30 - 13:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 2.4 - Multiple Use and Functions of Water Services ‎(3)
Water multi-tasking: how to obtain more benefits per drop from multiple uses and functions Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Multiple uses and Functions of water services2.4.1
International Network for Water and Ecosystem in Paddy Fields
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Hideki Furihata
Daniel Renault
18/03/200914:30 - 19:00
Bridging sectors to strengthen multiple uses and functions of water servicesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Governance and institutional support for enabling Multiple Uses and Functions of water services2.4.2
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
International Water and Sanitation Centre
Audrey Nepveu De Villemarceau
Stef Smits
19/03/20098:30 - 13:00
Multiple-use services for more MDGs per drop; how to make it happen?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Multiple-use services for more MDGs per drop; how to make it happen?2.4.3
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Daniel Renault
19/03/200914.30-16.30
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 3.1 - Basin Management and Transboundary Cooperation ‎(5)
Boundless Basins: What are the successes and failures of hydro-solidarity?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Success Stories and Failures of Hydro-Solidarity: Hydro solidarity vs. Hydro sovereignty3.1.1
Lena Salame
Marguerite de Chaisemartin
Jean François Donzier (International Network of Basin Organizations)
Daniel VALENSUELA
20/03/20098.30 to 10.30
How can stakeholders be involved in basin management?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
How to enable stakeholders’ participation3.1.2
Lena Salame
Marguerite de Chaisemartin
Jean François Donzier (International Network of Basin Organizations)
Daniel VALENSUELA
20/03/200911.00 to 13.00
How can cooperation over transboundary surface and groundwater resources be achieved in a sustainable manner?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Sustainable Cooperation: Institutional tools and mechanisms3.1.3
Lena Salame
Marguerite de Chaisemartin
Jean François Donzier (International Network of Basin Organizations)
Daniel VALENSUELA
20/03/200914.30 to 19.00
Which are the operational tools that allow achieving transboundary cooperation and sound basin management?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Efficient and Sound Cooperation: Operational tools3.1.4
Lena Salame
Marguerite de Chaisemartin
Jean François Donzier (International Network of Basin Organizations)
Daniel VALENSUELA
21/03/20098.30 to 10.30
How can we bridge the divide between various users whose lives depend on common water resources? And how should we just do it!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Synthesis session: what have we discussed in topic 3.1.?3.1.5
Lena Salame
Marguerite de Chaisemartin
Jean François Donzier (International Network of Basin Organizations)
Daniel VALENSUELA
21/03/200911.00 to 13.00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 3.2 - Ensuring Adequate Water Resources and Storage Infrastructure to Meet Agricultural, Energy and Urban Needs ‎(5)
Crowded Out: How to serve to the water needs of 3 billion more?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ensuring Adequate Water Resources Development and Management (Quantity and Quality) for Sustainable Development3.2.1
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works - Turkey
Japan Water Agency
Huseyin Gundogdu (General Directorate Of State Hydraulic Works (DSI))
Melike Koktas (State Hydraulic Works)
Michio Ota
Hirohisa Miura
20/03/200908:30 – 10:30
Behind a Wall or Beneath the Soil: How to meet our storage needs?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ensuring Adequate Storage Infrastructure to meet agricultural, energy and urban and rural needs.3.2.3
International Commission on Large Dams
China Institute of Water Resources
Arthur Walz (International Commission on Large Dams)
Jia Jingseng
20/03/200911:00 – 13:00
Greening Infrastructure: How engineering can protect ecosystems and ensure livelihoodsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ensuring Infrastructure is Developed in Ways to Meet Human and Environmental Needs3.2.4
Nature Conservancy
Tetra Tech, Inc.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jeff Opperman
John Butler (n/a)
Lisa Morales
21/03/200908:30 – 10:30
What are the implications to water management beyond 2020 because of very rapid global changes in areas such as food, energy, environment, globalisation, free trade, climate change, migration, technological developments and a host of other factors which wUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water Management Beyond 2020 for a Changing WorldS4
State Hydraulic Works
Third World Center for Water Management
Middle East Technical University
International Water Resources Association
Ministry of Environment - Spain
Dogan Altinbilek
Cecilia Tortajada
17/03/200914:30 – 19:00
A Step Ahead: Improving Water Management by Anticipating Change?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Meeting human and environmental needs through Integrated Water Resources Management3.2.2
Global Environment Facility
Global Water Partnership
National Water Comission
Ivan Zavadsky
Martin Walshe
Roberto Lenton
Ricardo Martinez
20/03/200914:30 – 19:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 3.3 - Preserving Natural Ecosystems ‎(4)
Ecosystems for Water, Water for People, Ecosystems for PeopleUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ecosystems for Water, Water for People, Ecosystems for People3.3.1
Swiss Agency for the Environment, Forests and Landscape
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Sonja Koeppel
SIBYLLE DINA VERMONT (n/a)
20/03/20098:30-10:30 and 11:00-13:00
Spreading the wealth: How to share the benefits of nature?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Spreading the wealth: How to share the benefits of nature?3.3.2
International Union for Conservation of Nature
Katharine Cross (World Conservation Union)
Mark Smith
20/03/200914:30-16:30 and 17:00-19:00
Acting locally, thinking globally: What actions help preserve ecosystems?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Local Communities for Ecosystems Security; Concerted Actions for Synergies bridging Livelihoods needs, Water and Ecosystems.3.3.3
Ramsar - Convention on Wetlands
Wetlands International
Nick Davidson
21/03/20098:30-10:30
Putting nature first: How to install change to ensure water and environmental security?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Putting nature first: How to install change to ensure water and environmental security?3.3.4
Wageningen University and Research Centre
Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality - Netherlands
ALTERRA - Wageningen UR
Wim Cofino
Katherine Trajan (ALTERRA - Wageningen UR)
21/03/200911:00-13:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 3.4 - Managing and Protecting Surface, Ground, Soil and Rainwater ‎(4)
A Hidden Resource: Sustainably Managing Groundwater for the FutureUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Future of Groundwater3.4.1
Oregon State University
American Water Resources Association
International Union for Conservation of Nature
Michael Campana (Oregon State University)
Katharine Cross (World Conservation Union)
20/03/200908.30-10.30 and 11.00-13.00
Strategic Framework for Effective and Sustainable Water Resources Management and ProtectionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Three-Part Harmony: How to manage surface, ground and rain waters together3.4.2
DokuzEylul University
American Water Resources Association
Nilgün Harmancioglu
Ari Michelsen
20/03/200914:30-16:30 and 17:00-19:00
Contemporary issues, public awareness and stakeholder participation for sustainable water resource management.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Contemporary Management Cookbook: What is the recipe for sustainable water resource management?3.4.3
International Commission on Large Dams
International Network on Participatory Irrigation Management
Muhammad Ashfaq
Peter Mulvihill
21/03/200908:30 – 10:30
The need for better management and protection of surface, ground, soil and rain waterUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Challenges, opportunities and risks on the road of better governance of water resources.  3.4.4
General Directorate Of State Hydraulic Works (DSI)
American Water Resources Association
The Nature Conservancy
Hasan Akyar
21/03/200911:00 – 13:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 4.1 - Implementing the Right to Water and Sanitation for Improved Access ‎(4)
From right to reality - good government practices for implementing the human right to water and sanitationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Best practices of implementation: What measures need to be put in place by governments in sector reform, budgeting and policy formulation?4.1.1
COHRE
OHCHR
Unesco-etxea
Thorsten Kiefer
Kerubo Okioga
17/03/200909.00-12.45
Rights in Action: Sharing experiences on how civil society utilizes the RTWS as a tool to improve access for the poor and the marginalized Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Is the RTWS really making a difference for the poor and marginalised?  4.1.2
Freshwater Action Network
Sanderijn van Beek
Ceridwen Johnson
17/03/200914.30-16.30
Water Right in Emergency: Be principled or get practical?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Rights-based approach in Emergency: limits and opportunities4.1.4
Action against hunger
Julie Aubriot
18/03/200908.30-10.30
Making the right to sanitation workUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
What does the right to sanitation comprise?4.1.3
WaterAid
UN - Habitat
SDC
Oliver Cumming
Mary O'Connell
François Muenger (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation)
André Dzikus
17/03/200917.00-19.00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 4.2 - Improving Performance Through Regularly Approaches ‎(6)
The Big Picture: How to make institutions and plans deliver results?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Institutional Structures and Planning4.2.1
IWA Foundation
Global Water Partnership
Michael Rouse
Alan Hall
17/03/200908.30-13.00
Optimizing and improving water services: regulation and transparency as key issues for the water sectorUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Regulatory Systems and transparency as a tools to improve the efficiency in the water sector 4.2.2
National Association of Water and Sanitation Utilities of Mexico
Veolia
Dominique OLIVIER (Véolia Water)
Claudia Coria (National Association of Water and Sanitation Utilities)
Roberto Olivares
18/03/200908:30 to 10:30
River basin management in federated countries: Is this realistic?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water resources management in federated countries4.2.3
Agencia Nacional De Aguas
Benedito Braga
Eugene Stakhiv
17/03/200914.30-19.00
Water Safety Plans (WSPs) and Safe Water Re-useUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Management through controlling risk: Part I - Drinking Water Safety Plans; Part II – Safe water re-use4.2.4
IWA Foundation
World Water Institute
Tom Williams
Vasudha Pangare (World Water Institute)
17/03/200908.30-13.00
Opening Glass Doors: How regulation can improve openness and transparency?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Regulation to achieve openness and transparency through public participation4.2.5
UN - Habitat
International Development Research Centre
Hammou Laamrani (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research)
18/03/200911.00-13.00
Institutional Arrangements and Regulatory Approaches for Effective Water Management: Wrap-up and Conclusion Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Institutional Arrangements and Regulatory Approaches for  Effective Water Management: Wrap-up and Conclusion    4.2.6
Global Water Partnership
International Water Academy
Alan Hall
Michael Rouse
19/03/200908.30-10.30
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 4.3 - Ethics, Transparency, and Empowerment of Stakeholders ‎(3)
It’s up to YOU! Can public participation lead to better water management?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
How can public participation empower stakeholders and lead to a better water resources management?4.3.1
French Water Partnership
Nathalie CHARTIER-TOUZE (FRENCH COORDINATION FOR WATER)
17/03/200908.30-13.00
Keeping a Close Watch: On transparency and accountability in the water sector.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
On Transparency and Accountability in the Water Sector4.3.2
UNESCO Center for Law, Policy and Science
Michael Hantke Domas (UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science (University of Dundee, Scotland))
17/03/200914.30-19.00
Beyond Water Bribes: How to build a corruption-resistant water sectorUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Building an ethical water sector: integrity, accountability and preventing corruption4.3.3
Transparency International
Water Integrity Network
UNDP Water Governance Facility
Teun Bastemeijer
Grit Martinez
18/03/20098:30-12:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 4.4 - Optimizing Public and Private Roles in Water Services ‎(4)
Towards a Vibrant Local Marketplace – Opportunities and trends, experience to date, and policy options for the futureUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Towards a Vibrant Local Marketplace – Opportunities and trends, experience to date, and policy options for the future4.4.1
World Bank
International Water Association
Paul Reiter
philippe marin
16/03/200917:00-19:00
Options for the Delivery of Water and Sanitation Services in a Rapidly Changing EnvironmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Options for the Delivery of Water and Sanitation Services in a Rapidly Changing Environment4.4.2
International Water Association
Paul Reiter
18/03/200908:30-13:00
Building Sustainable Water Supply Chains with Strong Regional & Local Contribution - Experience & potential policiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Building Sustainable Water Supply Chains with Strong Regional & Local Contribution - Experience & potential policies4.4.3
The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
Paul Reiter
17/03/200917:00-19:00
Towards a Vibrant Local Marketplace - Wrap up and policy options for the futureUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Towards a Vibrant Local Marketplace – Wrap up and policy options for the future4.4.4
International Water Association
World Bank
The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN)
Paul Reiter
19/03/200917:00-19:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 5.1 - Sustainable Financing for the Water Sector ‎(4)
Financial Sustainability: Importance, progress and emerging issuesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
N/A5.1.1
World Bank
Aquafed - The International Federation of Private Water Operators
Thomas van Waeyenberge (Aquafed - The International Federation of Private Water Operators)
18/03/200908.30
Strategic Approach to a Financially Sustainable SectorUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
N/A5.1.2
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Peter Borkey (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)
Roberto MARTIN-HURTADO
18/03/200911:00 - 13:00
Unlocking the demand for finance: how to enhance the "bankability" of the sector?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
na5.1.3
European Investment Bank
Niraj Shah
18/03/200914:30-16:30
Pooling Resources to Close the Financing Gap: how can financing for the sector be optimised?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
NA5.1.4
European Investment Bank
Niraj Shah
18/03/200917:00-19:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 5.2 - Pricing Strategies as a tool for a Sustainable Water Sector ‎(3)
Affordable tariffs for sustainable water and sanitation services: The role of tariffs and other instruments Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Affordable tariffs for sustainable water and sanitation services: The role of tariffs and other instruments 5.2.2
PUB - Water for All : Conserve,Value, Enjoy
Aquafed - The International Federation of Private Water Operators
19/03/200911.00-13.00
Pricing Water Services Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Pricing Water Services 5.2.1
m.scatasta
robert.simpson
Maurice Bernard
19/03/200908.30-10.30
Pricing sanitation and wastewater management: The special challengesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
NA5.2.3
Programme Solidarite Eau
Christophe Le Jallé (Programme Solidarité Eau)
19/03/200917:00-19:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 5.3 - Pro-poor Financing Policies and Strategies ‎(4)
Microfinance: how to build up the case for microfinance in sanitationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Microfinance5.3.2
International Water and Sanitation Centre
Christelle PEZON
Catarina Fonseca
19/03/200908:30-10:30
The Urban Steeplechase: Who’s rushing to service the urban poor?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Overcoming Obstacles to Serving the Urban Poor5.3.1
Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor
Water and Sanitation Program
Nitin Jain
Sam Parker
18/03/200914:30-19:00
Beyond the Bill: What can regulation do for the poor? Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Pro-Poor Regulation5.3.3
Agence Française de Développement
Water and Sanitation program, World Bank
Nitin Jain
19/03/200911:00-13:00
Consumer Voices - Water Noises: How to turn up the frequency and the volumeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Consumer Voice5.3.4
Water and Sanitation Program
Rosemary Rop
Nitin Jain
19/03/200914:30-16:30
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 6.1 - Education, Knowledge and Capacity Development Strategies ‎(4)
Knowledge for All, All for KnowledgeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Knowledge development and management6.1.1
NetWwater
Daniel VALENSUELA
Badra Kamaladasa
20/03/200911.00-13.00
Institutional Capacity Development: How to get the balance right for equitable water allocation in regions of water scarcityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Institutional Capacity Development: Working together to support policy and legal reforms for equitable water allocation6.1.2
Arab Water Council
UN-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development
Raouf DARWISH
Reza Ardakanian
20/03/200914.30-16.30
Get involved! Whose and what empowerment will ensure the provision of sustainable water services?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Strengthening the Capacities of Local Organisations and People6.1.3
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Women for Water Partnership Secretariat
International Water and Sanitation Centre
MAARTEN BLOKLAND (UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education)
Kusum Athukorala
20/03/200917.00-19.00
Water Education and Schools: Bridging Divides for Future GenerationsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water Education in Schools and Communities: Bridging Divides for Future Generations6.1.4
Project Wet International Foundation
Uganda Ministry of Water and Environment
John Etgen (Project WET Foundation - Water Education for Teachers)
Teddy Tindamanyire
21/03/200908.30-10.30
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 6.2 - Water Science and Technology: Appropriate and Innovative Solution for the 21st Century to Address the Needs of Society ‎(3)
Thinking Outside the Water BoxUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water Science and Technology: Appropriate and Innovative Solutions for the 21st Century6.2.1
Netherlands Water Partnership - NWP
Jeroen J. Van Der Sommen (Netherlands Water Partnership)
20/03/200908.30-13.00
Collaborative and problem-solving research in the WASH sector Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Achieving greater use and impact of research through the learning alliance approach and other multi-stakeholder approaches6.2.2
International Water and Sanitation Centre
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Bullikian Foundation
RIPPLE Project/ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
SWITCH Project
WASHCost Project/IRC
Water Research Commission
John Butterworth
Catarina Fonseca
JAY BHAGWAN (Water Research Commission)
Ewen Le Borgne
20/03/200914:30-19:00
Integrated Water ManagementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water Science And Technology: Appropriate And Innovative Solutions For The 21st Century6.2.3
OECD
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
UNESCO-IHP - International Hydrological Programme - Intergovernmental Council Bureau
University of Abertay Dundee
Chris Jefferies
Vicente Santiagos
Xavier leflaive (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)
21/03/200908.30-10.30
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 6.3 - Using the Assets of Professional Associations and networks to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals ‎(3)
Connecting the Dots: How to Get to the MDGs with the Help of Professional AssociationsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Using the Assets of Professional Associations and Networks to Strengthen the Water Sector6.3.1
Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology
International Water Association
Farhad YAZDANDOOST
Darren Saywell
20/03/200908.30 - 13.00
Showcasing Success: How Professional Networks and Associations are Making an ImpactUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Using the Assets of Professional Associations and Networks to Strengthen the Water Sector6.3.2
American Water Resources Association
Faye Anderson
20/03/200914:30-16:30 & 17:00-19:00(cont.)
No More Money Down the Drain: Should Investments Be Linked to Professional Associations’ Backstopping?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Using the Assets of Professional Associations and Networks to Strengthen the Water Sector6.3.3
Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology
International Water Association
Darren Saywell
21/03/200908.30-10.30
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 6.4 - Data for All ‎(4)
Data needs and data acquisition Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
NA6.4.1
International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Arthur Askew
20/03/200908:30-13:00
Barriers to Data AvailabilityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Barriers to Data Availability6.4.3
World Meterological Organisation
Mohamed Tawfik
21/03/200908.30-10.30
Data Integration and Dissemination: From Data to InformationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Data Integration and Dissemination6.4.2
United Nations Statistics Division
MICHAEL VARDON
Ricardo Martinez
20/03/200914.30-16.30 & 17.00-19.00
Action to ensure data for allUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
NA6.4.4
International Association of Hydrological Sciences
World Meterological Organisation
United Nations Statistics Division
Arthur Askew
Mohamed Tawfik
MICHAEL VARDON
21/03/200911:00-13:00
Expand/Collapse TopicTopic 6.5 - Water and Culture ‎(4)
Cultural Diversity: Key to water sustainabilityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Diversity of cultural meanings, values and perception of water and its social impacts; Collaborations and conflicts related to governing uses of, access to and control over water.6.5.1
UNESCO-IHP - International Hydrological Programme - Intergovernmental Council Bureau
Gazi University
Lisa Hiwasaki
Ibrahim Gurer
20/03/200908:30- 13:00
Water and History: Understanding the Water Cultures of Past Civilizations and Deriving Lessons for the PresentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Water and History: Understanding the Water Cultures of Past Civilizations and Deriving Lessons for the Present6.5.2
International Water History Association
UNESCO-IHP - International Hydrological Programme - Intergovernmental Council Bureau
Middle East Technical University
ROBERT G. VARADY
Alexander Otte (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation)
Nurunnisa Usul
20/03/200914:30-16:30 (with 1.5 hour lunch break)
Fostering Socio-cultural Perspectives in Water Sciences and Management: Identifying Bridges and BarriersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Fostering Socio-cultural Perspectives in Water Sciences and Management: Identifying Bridges and Barriers6.5.3
Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East
KENICHI ABE
Carl W. Ernst (Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East)
20/03/200917:00-19:00 (with half hour break)
Traditional Water Management and Global Environmental Change: Charting Sustainable Paths for the FutureUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Traditional Water Management and Global Environmental Change: Charting Sustainable Paths for the Future6.5.4
United Nations University - Institute of Advanced Studies
Bilgi University
Ameyali Ramos Castillo (United Nations University - Institute of Advanced Studies)
İlter Turan
21/03/200908:30-10:30 (with half hour break)