Asia-Pacific Water Forum:
Regional initiative as a result of thepreparation activities towards
the 4th World Water Forum

November 2006
Japan Water Forum

What is APWF?
An independent, not-for-profit, non-political
network of the water stakeholders
in Asia-Pacific region
The approach of the APWF’s networkorganization will be to add value to theongoing work of organizations andinitiatives in the water sector in terms ofinvestment, optimizing implementation
arrangements, achieving economies ofscale, and developing unified approaches
to water policies and programs.

1Why do we need APWF?
Population without improved sanitation
by region in 2004(in millions)

Population without improved water sourceby region in 2004(in millions)
Latin America andCaribbean

Sub-Sahara Africa

50

Latin America andCaribbean

127

Sub-Sahara Africa

463

Northern Africa
CIS
Oceania
Western Asia

3547
431323

Northern Africa
CIS

1422

Oceania4South-Eastern Asia 181

Southern Asia
Eastern Asia

Western Asia
17
South-Eastern Asia 99
Southern Asia
229
Eastern Asia
305

Asia & the Pacific ＝ 655 millions

947
763

Asia & the Pacific ＝ 1927 millions
(74%)

(62%)

source: WHO , UNICEF MEETING THE MDG DRINKING WATER AND SANITATIONTARGET THE URBAN AND RURAL CHALLENGE OF THE DECADE

Number of people killed by water-related
disasters

Number of people killed(5-year average)

70,000other regions
Asia-Pacific

60,00062,27350,00043,16740,00039,68930,00020,00010,000
0

8,153
3,363

1986-1990

13,80813,432

2,946

1991-1995

year

1996-2000

2001-2005

Source:EM-DAT, The OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database2

Food Security in the Region

Feeding The World

With 70% of the World’s
irrigated agriculture, AsiaPacific region rely heavily onwater resources to maintainfood security.

Population(billions)

Much more progress areneeded in efficient use ofwater to address expected
population growth.

July2006

FAO

65

Asia-Pacific Region

432101950

1970

1990

2010

2030 2050
UNDESA

Many things to be done in the region

Preparatory process in Asia and the Pacificfor 4th World Water Forum

October 24, 2005 Tokyo, Japan
Asia-Pacific Regional Synthesis
Meeting for the 4th World WaterForum

Discussion on the “Regional Report” and determinationof 3 priority targets in the region to present at the World
Water Forum in Mexico

3Priority Target 1 in Asia - Pacific
To increase targeted investments
for Water and Sanitation Infrastructure andfor Human Resources Development

Priority Target 2 in Asia - Pacific
To drastically reduce the vulnerability ofhuman populations to water-related
disasters

Priority Target 3 in Asia - Pacific
To conserve and restore land-waterinterfaces for the improvement of waterproductivity

Establishment of the APWF
th day):March
March 21,21, 2006
2006 (6(6thday): Day
Day ofof Asia-PacificAsia-Pacificth ,2006
March
March 16
16th,2006 (1(1stst day)day)
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Openingof4World
WaterForuminOpening of 4 World Water Forum inMexico
MexicoMarch 20th ,2006 (5th day)
AsiaAsia-Pacific Water Ministerial
Meeting

About 160 ministers andrepresentatives of int’lorganizations attended andexpressed the appreciationand support to the APWF.

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Launching Ceremony ofthe APWF
Sep. 27th ,2006
Manila, Philippines (ADB HQ)
Participants: More than 160
Organizations: More than 30

Opening remarks by Mr. Yoshiro Mori

APWF’s GOAL
To contribute to sustainable water management
and achievement of the MDGs in the region:- by capitalizing on the region’s diversity and arich history of experience in dealing with water asa fundamental part of the human existence, and- by boosting investments, building capacity, andenhancing cooperation in the water sector at theregional level and beyond

5APWF’s Priority Theme
Priority Themes

Targets
To increase targeted investments
for water and sanitation
infrastructure and for humanresources development

A. Water Financing(Asian Development Bank)

To drastically reduce thevulnerability of human populations
to water-related disasters

B. Disaster Management(ICHARM / WHO)

To conserve and restore landwater interfaces for theimprovement of water productivity

C. Water for Development& Ecosystems(IUCN / FAO)

APWF’s Key Result Areas (KRA)Key Result Areas

1.

Developing Knowledgeand Lessons(Singapore PUB)

2.

Increasing Local Capacity(Streams of Knowledge/UN-Habitat)3.

Increasing PublicOutreach

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Monitoring Investments
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Supporting Forum andSummit(Japan Water Forum)

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Building a network of water knowledge hubs
Coordinating capacity development programs
Providing guidance on water policies
Supporting peer learning (includingcities/mayors)
Empowering civil society, gender and youth
Fostering (sub) regional cooperation
Developing regional water advocacy
Supporting in-country water awarenessprograms
Presenting regional awards for excellence
Monitoring public and private investments
Monitoring reforms and trends
Monitoring MDG achievement
Maintaining an interactive website
Supporting the APWF Governing Council
Organizing the Asia-Pacific Water Summits

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Asia-Pacific Water Summit• Once in every 2 -3 years• Target top-level decision makers, suchas heads of government• Governing Council will report on the keyfindings from the APWF process to the
top-level leaders at the Summit• The Summits will create incentives forthese leaders to showcase tangible
water sector results

Outline of
the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
Dates: December 3 and 4, 2007
1. Summit ＠Beacon Plaza in Beppu, Oita, Japan
2. Open Forum (various events such as exposition ofJapanese water technology, poster exhibition of civilsociety, public symposium, thematic workshops, etc)
in Oita and other places in Japan

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Looking forward to your participation!

http://www.apwf.org

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