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ContentsFANCA FAN-South Asia
ANEW
Freshwater News - edition 10
World Bank - CSO Scoping study FAN and its regional networks are conducting a preliminary study into experiences of dialogue between CSOs and the World Bank about urban water supply and sanitation ; to identify examples of good practice, to learn lessons and explore potential future mechanisms. A list of potential themes and methods for dialogue will be presented and explored at a workshop at World Bank Water Week at the end of February.
FANCA welcomes new staff member Tania Rodriguez Echavarria started on 1 February as project coordinator. Tania is a political scientist and holds a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from the Sorbonne University in Paris. She has extensive experience in environmental issues, notably lobbying Costa Rican oil companies.
FANCA promotes communal water management in policy formulation FANCA has started a ten-month project, supported by IUCN, that seeks to expand the process of research, training and advocacy developed by network members around communal water management in Central America. The project will focus on Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. For more information email FANCA Coordinator Jorge Mora Portuguez
Consultation process to assess the need for FAN-South Asia FAN members in South Asia have produced a detailed proposal to undertake a broad based consultation process to assess the need for a consolidated South Asian network. Over the next few weeks, we hope that FAN members in South Asia will identify organisations and networks to take part in the consultation process to ensure that meetings take place adequately and that representation is broad based. To find out how to get involved contact Ramisetty Murali
Drinking Water Pakistan (DWP) seeks guidance on drinking water policy
Public hearing on drinking water issues obstructed in Kathmandu, Nepal NGO Forum for Urban Water and Sanitation organised a public hearing last month in an attempt to foster stakeholder dialogue on drinking water-related issues. The aim was to give the general public the opportunity to present their views of the government's plan to hand over management of the valley's water supply to Severn Trent Water, a foreign company. The hearing was violently obstructed. For more info email NGO Forum Nepal
Funding won from the EU Water Facility The second application for European funding submitted by African Network on Water and Sanitation (ANEW) has been successful. The EU will provide 75% of the funding for a project promoting and improving the advocacy and participation capacities of African civil society organisations. The funding will enhance the ability of network members to participate in consultation about water sanitation and water resource management across the continent.
ANEW regional meetings ANEW is holding regional meetings throughout February and March 2007, with the aim of identifying regional WSS priorities as well as developing regional action plans. If you would like to find information about meetings in your region, please contact the ANEW secretariat. Email ANEW secretariat
Meeting of water CSOs in Southern Africa A meeting of CSOs working on water, jointly hosted by NAWISA, ANEW, Mvula Trust and SAWC/ARN will take place from 14-16 February. The objectives are to share lessons, review the role of the different African networks working on water-related issues, to review the SADC initiative and develop sub-regional action plans for CSO participation in AMCOW. More info from Earthlife Africa
ANEW continues to collaborate with African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) ANEW has continued to strengthen its partnership with AMCOW, and is now recognised as the CSO representative. A formal partnership will be reached after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in advance of the 6 th AMCOW Ordinary Session to be held in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, in March.
ANEW participates in the first UN stakeholder dialogue on Water and Sanitation This first dialogue between key African organisations and the UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB), supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) took place in December. The meeting resulted in the design of specific joint actions such as mobilising resources and increasing capacity. Read The Compendium of Actions [pdf] also known as the Hashimoto Action Plan
ANEW at the World Social Forum, Nairobi, January 2007 The World Social Forum consisted of over 1,200 workshops, roundtables and events addressing some of the key challenges facing the African continent. ANEW, African Rivers Network (ARN) and NAPE Uganda, in collaboration with BothEnds held a workshop to explore the impacts of large infrastructure projects in Africa. The event focused on transparency and accountability in large project development, the Bujagali Dam Project in Uganda, ANEW's experiences and lessons learnt on water and sanitation projects and forest degradation in Uganda. Water activists working on anti-privatisation issues joined forces to create an African Water Network at Nairobi World Social Forum in January. Some ANEW members were at the meeting. ANEW plans to look for ways of working with this new network. Get more information from Al-hassan Adam (Ghana Coalition against Privatisation of Water) Have your say on the future of FAN Read Rieky's paper on FAN's future [pdf] and
End Water Poverty: the international campaign to end the sanitation and water crisis WaterAid has been working with its partners, country programmes and international organisations to kick start a coalition campaign which aims to alert key decision-makers about the nature, extent and impact of the sanitation and water crisis. The End Water Poverty campaign is calling for one global action plan for sanitation and water monitored by one global task force, 70% of aid money for sanitation and water to be targeted at the poorest countries, and for water resources to be protected and shared equitably. Organisations across the world will be urged to sign up and take action, building huge public pressure on governments in developing and developed countries to fulfil their duties.
Ford Foundation International Fellows Programme The International Fellowships Programme (IFP) provides opportunities for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use this education to become leaders in their respective fields. To ensure that Fellows are drawn from more diverse backgrounds than ever before, IFP aim to actively recruit candidates from social groups and communities that lack systematic access to higher education.
Water Photo Competition The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is organising a worldwide photo competition for amateur photographers to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. UNESCO-IHE would like people from around the world to share their best, most touching or most characteristic water-related pictures with them. Competition deadline 1 March 2007. International seminar examines public models of drinking water supply and sanitation in rural area
Read summary and conclusions [pdf]
ADB launch US$100 million facility for water projects ADB's Water Financing Partnership Facility aims to raise US$100 million by 2008. About 70% of the funds will be used to support demonstration projects in ADB's developing member countries. The remaining 30% will be spent on supporting knowledge, capacity, and innovation-building activities, as well as engaging civil society and harnessing regional cooperation.
Protests in Bolivia end water contract A series of strikes in the Bolivian city of El Alto have led to the cancellation of the city's water and sewer contract with the private consortium Aguas del Illimani. The Federation of Neighborhood Boards (FEJUVE), who organised the strike, says the water company charges rates that put water and sewer services out of reach for a majority of residents. FEJUVE is working on proposals for a new company with majority citizen participation and minimal municipal and state participation. Read more (Spanish) Read more (English)
Lobbying continues on the right to water in Mexico The Mexican Ecological Green Party (PVEM) is pressing the government to include the right to water in the constitution, as pledged at the World Water Forum. Read more (Spanish) For more information email PVEM
National sanitation regulation bill approved in Brazil Brazil's government has unanimously approved the national sanitation regulation bill, which is expected to improve the environment that state sanitation utilities and private sector players operate in. The government plans to expand potable water services to 87% of the country and to have sewerage services reaching 55% of the population by 2010.
Water and sanitation plan launched in Nicaragua A ten year comprehensive sector strategy for the country's water and sanitation services has been launched by Conapas, Nicaragua's national water and sanitation commission. The plan's main components include the development and implementation of a new, decentralised management model to encourage greater participation from municipalities and civic groups in the creation of water and sewerage projects. Read more (Spanish)
UNICEF and EU launch US$29 million partnership in Ethiopia The new programme aims to provide safe water to more than 1.4 million people throughout Ethiopia in the next five years. The new partnership will specifically focus on protecting children's health, with over 156 schools to gain access to safe water supplies, sanitation facilities and hygiene education sessions.
Water sector support programme for IWRM in Tanzania A US$950 million programme has been set up to strengthen institutions for integrated water resources management and improve access for the 15 million population without access to safe water and sanitation. A key activity will be the preparation of five integrated river basin management and development plans and four integrated lake basin management and development plans covering Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Nyasa and the Rukwa Basins.
WaterAid voted Britain's most admired charity 2006 WaterAid has been presented with the Third Sector award for Britain's Most Admired Charity 2006. Votes came from peers in the voluntary sector. Call for abstracts: World Water Week 2007
Call for papers: Global theme issues on poverty and human development Application Deadline: 1 April 2007 World Health Organisation (WHO) Bulletin joins 120 science journals around the world in inviting submissions on the topic of Poverty and Human Development, to be published in a Global Theme Issue in October 2007, organised by the Council of Science Editors. This international collaboration is designed to raise awareness of, and stimulate research on, poverty and human development.
Short-term training programme on urban rainwater harvesting (RWH) 12-15 February or 19-22 March 2007, India NGOs, researchers, RWAs, engineers, architects, urban planners, industry consultants and concerned citizens are invited to apply to this course run by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
1st International days on water and youth Argentina, 12-14 April 2007 Around 300 young people from all over the world will get together to discuss water issues. The event is organised by Ecoclubs International, a youth movement that promotes citizen participation.
Water in a changing world: enhancing local knowledge and capacity The Netherlands, 13-15 June 2007 Organised by UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, the symposium intends to draft a roadmap for academic and research institutions, water sector operators, governments, CSOs and donors to improve and strengthen the capacity of individuals and organisations at the local level.
Inter-basin water transfer: case studies from Australia, United States, Canada,
China and India This book explores large inter-basin water transfer projects and examines their impacts within these diverse geographical, climatic, economic, and policy regimes. This comprehensive and well-illustrated text will be of interest to professionals and researchers in the fields of hydrology, water resources, environmental science, policy and regulation.
Urbanization and sustainability in Asian cities This book, published by the Asian Development Bank, presents case studies of good practice on sustainable urban development from 12 Asian countries. The work of FAN member ASB Pakistan features in chapter 10.
Urban water conflicts: an analysis of the origins and nature of water-related unrest and conflicts in the urban context This collection of essays is a new and systematic effort to survey the controversial aspect of the management and, in many cases, mismanagement of freshwater resources in an urban setting. It addresses and characterises the conflicts that arise within large human settlements, due to the economic and social implications of access to and the use of basic water services. It also presents in-depth case studies from cities of various continents.
Full publication [PDF format - 1.66 MB]
The value of environmental sanitation: case studies IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre Case studies on environmental sanitation look at different aspects, such as the use of human excreta, financial and institutional challenges to make faecal sludge management an integrated part of the ecological sanitation approach, and private sector participation in peri-urban and rural sanitation.
Capacity development for policy advocacy This new working paper presents a summary of current thinking on issues of capacity building for Northern and Southern organisations involved in using research-based evidence in policy processes, and provides some examples of current practice. |
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