6 September 2006
WORLD WATER WEEK LOOKS “BEYOND THE RIVER”
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World Water Week 2006 has focused on a range of issues, included river-basin management and the sharing of benefits and responsibilities.

World Water Week, which took place from 20-26 August, in Stockholm, Sweden, was organized around the theme: “Beyond the River – Sharing Benefits and Responsibilities.” An annual global meeting place for capacity-building, partnership-building and […]

World Water Week 2006 has focused on a range of issues, included river-basin management and the sharing of benefits and responsibilities.

World Water Week, which took place from 20-26 August, in Stockholm, Sweden, was organized around the theme: “Beyond the River – Sharing Benefits and Responsibilities.” An annual global meeting place for capacity-building, partnership-building and follow-up on the implementation of international processes and programmes in water and development, the event addressed livelihood improvement, land-based activities within a river basin, and society’s ability to cope with natural disasters. Individual sessions also covered issues such as governance, follow-up to the Fourth World Water Forum, and public-private partnerships.

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World Water Week in Stockholm website


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