Water for All Series 15: An Agenda for Change (Setting the Rules and Finding the Money)

Is there a conspiracy against the poor Why is it that after concerted efforts spanning decades, many still do not have access to safe drinking water Have conventional mindsets and vested interests stymied progress in this direction Achieving water security for the poor will need changes in water resource management and water services delivery to lift productivity and reduce inequality. This publication highlights the change agenda proposed during the ADB Water Week 2004.

Contents:

Overview of ADB Water Week 2004
Water for the Poor: Setting the Rules and Finding the Money
Keynote Speeches
ADB Water Week 2004 Highlights in Pictures
Debate on Water Financing
Dialogue Between ADB and NGOs
Setting an Agenda for Change
Participants’ Commitment to Action
Participants’ Reflections
Appendixes