Description

Water and Poverty was the theme at the 3rd World Water Forum held on 16-23 March 2003 in Kyoto, Japan, for which ADB organized six sessions, as well as the opening and closing plenary sessions. This report outlines the broad range of issues discussed, including the need to mainstream water issues in terms of poverty reduction policies. In addition, these sessions reflected the new thinking on pro-poor water management that emphasizes the importance of partnerships.

This report is no. 7 in Water for All publication series.

Contents

• Abbreviations
• Report on the Water and Poverty Initiative in the 3rd World Water Forum in Kyoto
• Opening Plenary: The Multiple Roles of Water in Poverty Reduction
• Securing Community Development and Sustainable Livelihoods for the Poor
• Water, the MDGs, and PSRPs: Mainstreaming Poverty Reduction in Water Management
• Reducing Vulnerability: Managing Water-Related Disasters and Ensuring Health and Environmental Security
• Changing Policies and Improving Governance for Water Security for the Poor
• Closing Plenary: Building Partnerships for Action
• Key Issues from Other Water and Poverty Sessions
• Report on the Water Development Partners Panel