International cooperation

On Tuesday, 22nd of March, from 5 pm to 6 pm.
1. Opening by Mr. Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water of the Kingdom of Morocco, President of INBO
2. Presentation of the 2019-2021 activity report
3. Extension of the Presidency of the Kingdom of Morocco until the General Assembly of 2024
4. Presentation of the 2019-2021 budget report
5. Renewal of the mandate of the INBO Auditor
6. Presentation of the candidacy of the host country of the general assembly of 2024
7. Conclusions by the Presidency (Morocco)

Water, sanitation and hygiene are at the heart of the balances of ecosystems and societies, an essential factor of biodiversity, food security, health and peace. Public Development Banks have in many contexts proven they can have a catalyst role, not only to finance water and sanitation investments but also to enhance cooperation. This session will be an opportunity to explore their unique mandate and see how they can help bridging the funding gap towards sound WASH investments and achieving SDG6.

The present value of the additional investments needed until 2030 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of achieving universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all is approximately 2 trillion USD.

Spoiler alert: national budget and Official Development Aid dedicated to water won’t cut it.

Therefore, a special attention should be given to the complementary sources of financing that represent decentralized solidarity on water and sanitation programs.

International cooperation invests substantial efforts and resources in the water sector, with for instance 9.3 billion dollars in Official Development Assistance allocated to the sector for 2019 alone .