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Situation Analysis;
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This Partnership aims to provide the framework and a joint action plan for water-related programming in the countries of Europe and the CIS. Situation analysis:
Given the importance of water to poverty alleviation, human and ecosystem health, the management of the water resources becomes of central importance. The depletion and pollution of water resources has resulted not only from the natural limitations of the water supply or lack of financing and appropriate technologies, but also from profound failures in water governance. Consequently, resolving the challenges with regards to water governance must be a key priority and any response will need to emphasize an integrated approach to water resource management and effective water governance.
Recognizing the significant challenges related to water in Europe & CIS, The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have committed to identifying and supporting solutions.
Proposed programme:
This Regional Partnership Project aims to provide the framework and a joint action plan for water-related programming in the countries of Europe and the CIS, with a particular focus on increased access to safe drinking water, facilitating the use of environmentally sound industrial technologies, and outreach and awareness raising activities to promote responsible water resource management.
This Regional Public Private Sector Partnership Initiative will initially focus on countries under the coverage area of UNDP-RBEC as well as Coca-Cola EMED, and on the following three intervention areas:
1. Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water
2. Improved regional and industrial water management
3. Advocacy and communication
Anticipated results:
Communities enjoy improved access to safe drinking water and initiatives that promote sustainable use of water for industrial and domestic purposes in an environment highly aware about responsible water use as a natural resource. Concrete activities will be developed at the national and regional level in consultation with relevant stakeholders, as to deliver tangible improvements for people.
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