World Water Congress 2015 Edinburgh Scotland
Special session 21: The Battle To Frame Water Security
Author(s): Nick Hepworth
Water Witness International
Nick Hepworth, Water Witness International
http://waterwitness.org/
Oral: PDFAbstract
WRM institutions the duty bearers - Vulnerable water users the rights holders
Uhakika - achievements
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250 000 reached with action to improve water security at <£1/head
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Mashahidi model, ownership by partners, beneficiary evaluation and strong relationships with MoW and donors
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Traction for early advocacy:
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Enforcement training and warrants for Basin staff
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Minister publicly committed to national review of permitting process and pollution enforcement
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United platform for national advocacy on water security
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National TV and media interest and coverage
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Scaling in Kenya, Zambia (Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda planned)