Transcript United Nations Response to the Objectives for the

UNITED NATIONS’ RESPONSE TO THE
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SANITATION (IYS), 2008
Kenza Kaouakib-Robinson
United Nations
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
UN coordinator for IYS
15 August 2007,Stockholm
Why IYS ?
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Importance of sanitation for economic and social
development
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The world is not on track for the established target
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WSSD, thrust of CSD 12 and 13
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UNSGAB advocacy
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Coordination at UN level
Objective 1.
Increase awareness and commitment from
actors at all levels,
both inside and outside the sector, on the
importance of reaching the sanitation MDG,
including health, gender equity, education,
sustainable development, economic and
environmental issues,
via compelling and frank communication,
robust monitoring data, and sound
evidence.
UN Response to Objective 1.
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World Water Day (2008)
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Expo Zaragoza (UN Pavilion)
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JMP Thematic Report on Sanitation
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Annual Report on Water Supply and Sanitation
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Global WASH campaign activities
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Impact and Sustainability Study for Wash in Schools
Objective 2.
Mobilize Governments
(from national to local)
existing alliances,
financial institutions,
sanitation and service
providers, major groups,
the private sector and
UN Agencies
via rapid collaborative
agreements on how
and who will undertake
needed steps now.
UN Response to Objective 2.
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Support country action plans for IYS
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Developing MDG Sanitation Roadmaps at
Country Level
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Develop Guidelines for the inclusion of
Sanitation in SWAPs and PRSPs
Objective 3.
Secure real commitments to review,
develop and implement effective action to
scale up sanitation programmes and
strengthen sanitation policies
via the assignment of clear
responsibilities for getting this done at
the national and international levels.
UN Response to Objective 3.
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Regional ministerial meetings (Asia, Africa,
Latin America)
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Interregional conference on sanitation
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CSD-16
Objective 4.
Encourage demand
driven, sustainable &
traditional solutions,
and informed choices
by recognizing the
importance of working
from the bottom up with
practitioners and
communities.
UN Response to Objective 4.
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Pilot demonstration and best practices for
sanitation
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Explore and expand the Private Sector’s role
in marketing sanitation at Country level
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Decision model for selection of
appropriate sanitation systems
Objective 5.
Secure increased
financing to jump start
and sustain progress
via commitments
from national budgets
and development
partner allocations.
UN Response to Objective 5.
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Establishment of a sanitation and hygiene Trust Fund and a
small grant programme
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Budgeting for Sanitation - How to actually cost sanitation
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Cost-benefit analysis of sanitation options
Objective 6.
Develop and strengthen institutional and
human capacity
via recognition at all levels that progress in sanitation toward
the MDGs involves interlinked programmes in hygiene,
household and school facilities (such as toilets and washing
facilities), and the collection, treatment and safe reuse or disposal of
wastewater and human excreta. Community mobilization, the
recognition of women's key role and stake, along with an
appropriate mix of "software" and "hardware" interventions are
essential.
UN Response to Objective 6.
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Strengthening countries’ capacity in the safe use of
waste water
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Sanitation in Emergencies
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National and regional workshops and training
courses on sanitation
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Capacity building workshop of water utilities in Latin
America
Assess. of impact of Sanitation interventions on other
MDG's
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Objective 7.
Enhance the sustainability and therefore
the effectiveness of available sanitation
solutions, to enhance health impacts, social
and cultural acceptance, technological and
institutional appropriateness, and the
protection of the environment and natural
resources.
UN Response to Objective 7.
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Development and promotion of integrated
sanitation management (ISM) concept
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Compendium of Publications (technical
guidelines)
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Publication on Improved Child Friendly
Technologies for Schools and Emergencies
Objective 8.
Promote and capture
learning to enhance
the evidence base
and knowledge on
sanitation which will
greatly contribute to the
advocacy and increase
investments in the
sector.
UN Response to Objective 8.
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Expert Group Meeting on sanitation's definitions and data, including
gender disaggregated data
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Workshop on linkages between improved sanitation and girls’ education
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Promoting pro-poor governance approaches in sanitation
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Assessment of the burden of disease associated with sanitation
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Assemble evidence base for the impact of sanitation and hygiene on
child survival to ensure its recognition
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Booklet on sanitation basics under preparation
Other key elements of the UN response
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Communication strategy
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Launching of IYS (Global, Regional and National)
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International Year of Sanitation Website (DESA):
http://esa.un.org/iys
contact e-mail address: [email protected]
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