Global Framework for Action AMCOW TAC - Nov 08

Charity registration number Global Framework for Action 1.The problem 2.The response 3.The framework

Charity registration number The problem Water and sanitation progress in Africa is lagging behind most other sectors – Sanitation target not reached until 2108 Progress made in 2008 on commitments to action (0.5% GDP spend on san’), but lack of serious coordinated action between donors and African governments Only a quarter of aid for the sector(s) goes to Least Dev Countries (none of the top 5 are in Africa) The absence of clear points of accountability with sufficient authority to take action and progress chase constrain the effectiveness of sector efforts. IT’S AN ISSUE OF POLITICAL WILL!

Charity registration number The response A high profile international dialogue between donor and developing country governments to: –assess global progress, –identify structural weaknesses –propose policy solutions Need to have one single international forum equivalent to those for Education and Health that bring greater resolve and support from all stakeholders

Charity registration number The framework An annual review of the sector An annual High Level Meeting Supporting national plans

Charity registration number Call Develop this framework for Africa; own the processs and convince other bilateral donors Generate action and interest around the GF4A process between the countries Explain to the relevant line ministries the opportunities that the GF4A presents, including: –Mobilising serious programmes (including targets, timelines, costings, institutional coordination) of reform and service delivery; –Developing a common negotiating position amongst developing country governments to take to the first Annual Meeting in Autumn 09

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