Objectives of the "Dialogue"

UNSGAB recognizes that the MDG targets on water and sanitation will go unmet unless institutions and players at the regional, national, and local levels adopt new approaches. Our members are meeting in every region for dialogues to identify pressing needs, to plot out critical actions, and to commit to actions that UNSGAB, regional banks, and other stakeholders can take to increase sanitation coverage and improve water delivery. Each of these Regional Dialogues results in a joint statement of intended actions with follow-up mechanisms in place to ensure implementation.

To identify what donors can do to maximize their efforts in water and sanitation, Dialogues are also held with key international institutions such as the OECD, the EU, and the World Bank

Results of Dialogues

May 27, 2008 Regional Dialogue with Black Sea Countries on Water and Sanitation Ministerial Declaration on Water Supply and Sanitation in Small Rural Settlements in the Black Sea Region Meeting Summary Opening remarks -UNSGAB Chair HRH the Prince of Orange Outline of the Dialogue with Black Sea Countries
Nov. 17, 2008 Dialogue with Arab League States on Water and Sanitation Joint Statement by Islamic Development Bank and UNSGAB Chair's Summary Opening remarks -UNSGAB Chair HRH the Prince of Orange Outline of the Dialogue with Arab League States
Nov. 16, 2007 Inter-American Dialogue on Water and Sanitation Joint Statement by IADB and UNSGAB Chair's Summary Opening remarks -UNSGAB Chair HRH the Prince of Orange Closing comments -UNSGAB Chair HRH the Prince of Orange Outline of Inter-American Dialogue Participants from Americas Agenda
May 31, 2007 Asian Dialogue on Water and Sanitation Joint Statement by ADB and UNSGAB Report of the dialogue Opening remarks -UNSGAB Chair HRH the Prince of Orange Outline of Asian Dialogue Participants Agenda
Dec. 14, 2006 African Dialogue on Water and Sanitation Joint Statement by AfDB and UNSGAB Outline and Agenda of African Dialogue Participants
Jul. 11, 2006 Dialogue with OECD Joint Statement by OECD and UNSGAB (English/ French) Outline of African Dialogue Participants Agenda