Finnida Water Policy
The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs contracted IRC to conduct a literature, electronic and face-to-face review (starting in Autumn 2003) of Finland's contribution to water sector development, to ensure that this donor maximises its contribution to meeting the water supply and sanitation goals set by the international community for 2015.
Overview - Finnida Water Policy
The review is being conducted to help shape the new water policy of Finnish development co-operation. Needs, demands, aspirations and policies of the development co-operation partners of Finland will be taken into account, in light of the latest international water sector goals.
E-conference 20 Oct - 7 Nov 2003: Challenges of international goals in the water sector
This e-conference aimed to find out and clarify the present needs, demands, aspirations and policies of the development co-operation partners of Finland in the light of the latest international sector goals.
Challenges of international goals in the Water Sector: E-Conference Summary Report
This is the Summary report of the E-conference on "Challenges of international goals in the Water Sector" 20th October - 7th November, 2003. Organised by IRC on behalf of the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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Second Workshop on "Challenges in the Water Sector"
As a follow-up of the e-conference held last year, participants from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania were invited to a workshop on the revision of the Finnish development co-operation policy, in the light of achieving the water and sanitation Millennium Development Goals. The basis for the discussion was the outcome report of the e-conference. From 10-11 June 2004 they met face-to-face at IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre in Delft, the Netherlands.
