1. Task Force on Target Setting and Reporting TFTSR
Pierre Studer
Swiss Federal Office of Public Health
I am pleased to bring information on the work done
Tomorrow, I will also have the opportunity to present the template for reporting in accordance with the article 7

2. Mandate of the TFTSR the establishing of targets and
To assist the Parties in
the establishing of targets and
the reporting of progress achieved
According to the articles 6 and 7 of the Protocol
A the first meeting of the Parties in Geneva:
A Task force on indicators and reporting was established to assist Parties to meet the challenges of the Protocol’s obligations in this area, in particular the publication of targets by 2007 for the first 15 countries that ratified the Protocol and the reporting of progress achieved to the second meeting of the Parties

3. Activities of the TFTSR
Elaboration of guidelines:
On the setting of targets and reporting, evaluation of progress and reporting.
For the summary report in accordance with article 7
During the last 3 years, 3 task force meetings (March 2008; February 2009; February 2010) and 2 workshops (February 2009; February 2010) were organised in order to establish some guidelines on target setting and reporting
Between the task force meetings, several meeting of the core group have been organised

4. The setting of targets The following procedure is proposed:
Baseline analysis
Agreement on draft targets, programme and measures and indicators
Final agreement on targets and their publication and communication
Review and assessment of progress and reporting
The article 6 specifies that each Party has to set targets
We propose a logical framewortk for the process of setting targets
It is important to identify the key stakeholders and setting up a coordination mechanism
The Baseline must allow to identify the current problems. The listing of the issues gives the opportunity to set some priorities
The final agreement is not possible without a broad consultation on the proposed targets and relevant programs
The dispostions of article 6 is very extensive and covers all aspects dealing with water (or sanitation) and health. Out of this list, it is important that the countries identify the relevant parameters. For example, it is not possible to establish targets on water quality aspects when the supply is not garanteed.
When the targets have been agreed by the stakeholders, than it is essential to propose a calendar for the implementation.
Later, on a regular basis, the program of work has to be revised in order to take into account the difficulties encountered or the progresses made.

5. The setting of targets
The article 6 precises that each Party has to set targets
We propose a logical framework for the process of setting targets
It is important to identify the key stakeholders and setting up a coordination mechanism
The Baseline must allow to identify the current problems. The listing of the issues gives the opportunity to set some priorities
The final agreement is not possible without a broad consultation on the proposed targets and relevant programs
The dispostions of article 6 is very extensive and covers all aspects dealing with water (or sanitation) and health. Out of this list, it is important that the countries identify the relevant parameters. For example, it is not possible to establish targets on water quality aspects when the supply is not garanteed.
When the targets have been agreed by the stakeholders, than it is essential to propose a calendar for the implementation.
Later, on a regular basis, the program of work has to be revised in order to take into account the difficulties encountered or the progresses made.

6. Challenges in setting targets
Targets have to be
based on countries’ needs and priorities
relevant for the current situation
measurable and realistic
established by the key stakeholders
Parties are expected to make provisions for public participation

7. Added value of this process
The setting of targets
Creates a platform for different stakeholders
Concerns local and/or national authorities
Offers a step-by-step approach
Guides the authorities in the allocation of resources

8. Template for reporting
Background
Common indicators
Targets and target achievements
Overall situation
Information on the persons preparing the report
During the next three years, the Parties will have to produce some national reports.
It is proposed to establish this report following a defined format.
The Task Force on Target Setting and Reporting provides a template for this kind of exercise
During the last 3 years, 3 task force meetings (March 2008; February 2009; February 2010) and 1 specific workshop (February 2010) were organised in order to share experience in the elaboration of the national report requested
Several difficulties were presented and discussed during the workshop of February this year
The present template recommends to respect the following table of contents
The main chapters are linked to the description of the common indicators (mandatory parameters) and to the targets and target achievements

9. Common indicators It is mandatory to report on: Access to safe water
Access to improved sanitation
Drinking water quality
Reduction of water related diseases
Effectiveness of management, protection and use of freshwater resources

10. A permanent optimisation ?

11. Challenges in reporting
The collection of the necessary datas is often a nightmare. It reveals a lack of information
This report can not be established by one single entity
It is essential to involve the main stakeholders and get their supports
The relevance of the data is important !
The way to obtain some results can be a target:
Relevant information
Legal requirements
Development of a national evaluation

12. Future activities of the Task Force on Target Setting and Reporting
Facilitating and promoting mechanisms for cross-sectoral cooperation
Strengthening public participation and fostering involvement of civil society
Linking targets with operational tasks and programmes of measures
To bring support to the Parties in the elaboration of national reports
To identify common issues with significant potential of improvements
For each country: To produce the national report
Important to:
provide technical support to Project Facilitation Mechanism For the TFTSR
give support to the other Task Forces

13. Thanks a lot for your attention
Thanks a lot to:
The secretariats
All participants of the Task Force
All speakers for interesting presentations on public participation, costs/benefits analyses, GIS-monitoring, or national reporting of complicated situations
…for your attention !!!