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Global Water Partnership
[last updated April 8, 2005 12:00 AM]
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General Information
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Expected Timeframe Pre 2002 - Open Ended |
Partners
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Global
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Belize, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Uruguay |
National Focal Points
At present, no information is available as to whether the partnership has made contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the relevant countries.
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
The Global Water Partnership is a working partnership among all those involved in water management: government agencies, public institutions, private companies, professional organizations, multilateral development agencies and others committed to the Dublin-Rio principles.
Today, this comprehensive partnership actively identifies critical knowledge needs at global, regional and national levels, helps design programs for meeting these needs, and serves as a mechanism for alliance building and information exchange on integrated water resources management.
The mission of the Global Water Partnership is to "support countries in the sustainable management of their water resources."
The GWP's objectives are to:
- Clearly establish the principles of sustainable water resources management,
- Identify gaps and stimulate partners to meet critical needs within their available human and financial resources,
- Support action at the local, national, regional or riverbasin level that follows principles of sustainable water resources management,
- Help match needs to available resources.
Although it is widely understood that water should be holistically managed, it was not until the Dublin Conference on Water and the Environment in 1992 and the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 that a more comprehensive approach to water management was judged necessary for sustainable development. This awareness, together with the need for participatory institutional mechanisms related to water, called for a new coordinating organisation. In response to this demand, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) created the Global Water Partnership (GWP) in 1996.
This initiative was based on promoting and implementing integrated water resources management through the development of a worldwide network that could pull together financial, technical, policy and human resources to address the critical issues of sustainable water management.
Today, this comprehensive partnership actively identifies critical knowledge needs at global, regional and national levels, helps design programs for meeting these needs, and serves as a mechanism for alliance building and information exchange on integrated water resources management.
The mission of the Global Water Partnership is to "support countries in the sustainable management of their water resources."
The GWP's objectives are to:
- Clearly establish the principles of sustainable water resources management,
- Identify gaps and stimulate partners to meet critical needs within their available human and financial resources,
- Support action at the local, national, regional or riverbasin level that follows principles of sustainable water resources management,
- Help match needs to available resources.
Although it is widely understood that water should be holistically managed, it was not until the Dublin Conference on Water and the Environment in 1992 and the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 that a more comprehensive approach to water management was judged necessary for sustainable development. This awareness, together with the need for participatory institutional mechanisms related to water, called for a new coordinating organisation. In response to this demand, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) created the Global Water Partnership (GWP) in 1996.
This initiative was based on promoting and implementing integrated water resources management through the development of a worldwide network that could pull together financial, technical, policy and human resources to address the critical issues of sustainable water management.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targetsGWP¿s 2004-2008 strategy contains the following outputs:
Output 1 ¿ IWRM water policy and strategy development facilitated at relevant levels Output 2 ¿ Programme and tools developed in response to regional and country needs Output 3 ¿ linkages between GWP and other frameworks sectors and issues insured Output 4 GWP partnerships established and consolidated at relevant levels Output 5- GWP network effectively developed and managed. |
Progress against targetsPlease see the GWP 2004 annual report
http://www.gwpforum.org/servlet/PSP?iNodeID=263&iFromNodeID=102 |
Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
In an effort to encourage a move towards more sustainable approaches to water development and management, the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in 2002 called for all countries to craft an integrated water resources management (IWRM) and water efficiency strategy by the end of 2005. Such strategies are intended to support countries in their efforts to meet development goals, such as reducing poverty, increasing food security, fostering economic growth, protecting ecosystems; and tackle specific water challenges, such as controlling flooding, mitigating the effects of drought, expanding access to water and sanitation, and addressing increasing competition for water and water scarcity.
Catalyzing Change: A handbook for developing integrated water resources management and water efficiency strategies, prepared by the Global Water Partnership Technical Committee (TEC) seeks to provide countries with the knowledge they need to act on the WSSD recommendation in the way that is most useful for them. Strategies should catalyze action, not retard it. Each country must decide the scope and timeline for change based on its goals and its resources. The important thing is to take the first steps.
Catalyzing Change: A handbook for developing integrated water resources management and water efficiency strategies, prepared by the Global Water Partnership Technical Committee (TEC) seeks to provide countries with the knowledge they need to act on the WSSD recommendation in the way that is most useful for them. Strategies should catalyze action, not retard it. Each country must decide the scope and timeline for change based on its goals and its resources. The important thing is to take the first steps.
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipRegional Partnerships: Since its inception, the GWP has built up a network of Regional Partnerships in Central America, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus, China, Eastern Africa, Mediterranean, Pacific, South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Southern Africa and West Africa. These Regional Partnerships bring various sectors and interest groups together to identify and discuss their common water problems and to develop action plans based on IWRM.
Consulting Partners: Consulting Partners are the Members of GWP. The Consulting Partners meet once a year to review reports from the Steering and Technical Committees, appoint the Chair of the Partnership, and elect and appoint members of the Steering Committee. These meetings are open to observers for information exchange and discussions. Steering Committee: The Steering Committee acts as a Board of Directors and meets twice a year. Committee Members are elected by the Consulting Partners and appointed for three years. There are 22 Committee Members including ex officio members. Gender balance on the Committee, and throughout the Partnership, is given high priority. Steering Committee Co-Sponsors: See the list Co-Sponsors, Financial Partners, and Ex-Officio Members of the Steering Committee <http://www.gwpforum.org/servlet/PSP?iNodeID=1236&iFromNodeID=161> Financial Partners: External support agencies interested in water resources management are brought together twice a year by the Global Water Partnership to provide a forum for information exchange and debate on the water priorities that need to be addressed and the criteria for providing financial assistance to various initiatives focused around integrated water resources management. To extend the forum, GWP has teamed up with the Third World Water Forum and the Dialogue on Water, Food and the Environment. Secretariat & Advisory Centers: The Secretariat provides support to the Executive Secretary, the Technical Committee and other GWP committees, and the GWP regional partnerships in the areas of governance, finance, communications, planning, and operational management of GWP programmes and administration. The Advisory Centers -- DHI-Institute of Water and Environment, Denmark; HRWallingford, UK; and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Sri Lanka -- provide additional support in strategic and programatic areas to the Partnership, and a range of support services to the Stockholm secretariat and TEC Chair. |
Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipIn cooperation with the TEC Chair, the Executive Secretary is responsible for the implementation of the GWP work programme.
The Technical Committee (TEC) consists of 12 internationally recognised professionals selected for their experience in different disciplines relating to integrated water resources management. TEC provides professional and scientific advice to GWP's members and Consulting Partners by: - performing analyses of strategic issues impacting on water management - facilitating and supporting the development of GWP programmes - giving advice and guidance on IWRM priorities and development of IWRM proposals. - identification and performance evaluation of the Associated Programmes. All the members of TEC serve in their personal capacity and devote around 30 working days per year to the task. |
Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$: 8500000
Source(s): Government
The current donors to GWP are the governements of: Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and The European Union and The International American Development Bank. |
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Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
GWP ASSOCIATED PROGRAMMES
INBO ? Developing and Strengthening River Basin Organizations
CAPNET ? International Network for Capacity Building in IWRM
Gender and Water Alliance ? mainstreaming gender in IWRM
The Ground Water Management Advisory Team (GW-MATE)
ALLIANCES
ICLEI ? The water Campaign for Local Authorities
Women Professionals in Water Management
The Mediterranean Hydrological Cycle Observing System
Please refer to the GWP IWRM ToolBox
The ToolBox is a comprehensive source of knowledge, experience and guidance for sustainable water resources development and management including service provision. The ToolBox aims to help you - decision makers and practitioners - to put together policy packages for sustainable water resources management. The ToolBox draws together experience and shares knowledge in implementing IWRM, worldwide
http://gwpforum.netmasters05.netmasters.nl/en/index.html
The Southern African Hydrological Cycle Observing System
Southern African Water Information System
Waternet ? a regional network for education, training, and research on IWRM in South Africa
Sanitation Connection ? An Environmental Sanitation Network
INBO ? Developing and Strengthening River Basin Organizations
CAPNET ? International Network for Capacity Building in IWRM
Gender and Water Alliance ? mainstreaming gender in IWRM
The Ground Water Management Advisory Team (GW-MATE)
ALLIANCES
ICLEI ? The water Campaign for Local Authorities
Women Professionals in Water Management
The Mediterranean Hydrological Cycle Observing System
Please refer to the GWP IWRM ToolBox
The ToolBox is a comprehensive source of knowledge, experience and guidance for sustainable water resources development and management including service provision. The ToolBox aims to help you - decision makers and practitioners - to put together policy packages for sustainable water resources management. The ToolBox draws together experience and shares knowledge in implementing IWRM, worldwide
http://gwpforum.netmasters05.netmasters.nl/en/index.html
The Southern African Hydrological Cycle Observing System
Southern African Water Information System
Waternet ? a regional network for education, training, and research on IWRM in South Africa
Sanitation Connection ? An Environmental Sanitation Network