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Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
55thth World Water Forum World Water ForumIstanbul, 16-22 March 2009Istanbul, 16-22 March 2009
The Arab RegionThe Arab Region
Bridging the Water Divides
19 March 2009
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
2222 Countries in the Center of the WorldCountries in the Center of the World
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Demographic and Socio-economic Demographic and Socio-economic FeaturesFeatures
Total population about 350 millionTotal population about 350 million Population growth is 2.6% per yearPopulation growth is 2.6% per year Share history, tradition, religions, culture, Share history, tradition, religions, culture,
language, and interestlanguage, and interest Average GDP US$1,915 billionAverage GDP US$1,915 billion Average HDI 0.699 in 2007/08Average HDI 0.699 in 2007/08 female to male adult literacy is 0.9-0.5female to male adult literacy is 0.9-0.5 youth literacy rate of females aged (15-24) youth literacy rate of females aged (15-24)
is 99.8-55.5is 99.8-55.5
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Climate, Land and WaterClimate, Land and Water
Severe ariditySevere aridity Water plays a dominant role in Water plays a dominant role in
the life of people more than in the life of people more than in any other part of the worldany other part of the world
Total area is about 14 million Total area is about 14 million mm22,, 87% is desert87% is desert
Annual precipitation varies Annual precipitation varies between 18 mm/yr and 827 between 18 mm/yr and 827 mm/yr mm/yr
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Water Supply and DemandWater Supply and Demand
Renewable water resources around Renewable water resources around 335 km3/yr 335 km3/yr
Around 60 % come across bordersAround 60 % come across borders Fossil groundwater about 143 kmFossil groundwater about 143 km33
annual share per capita expected annual share per capita expected to drop to 547 mto drop to 547 m33/cap/yr by year /cap/yr by year 20502050
Demands exceed 220 kmDemands exceed 220 km33/yr/yr Agriculture consumes 83% of total Agriculture consumes 83% of total
water availablewater available
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Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Non Conventional Water ResourcesNon Conventional Water Resources
About 30 km³ of non-conventional About 30 km³ of non-conventional water produce annuallywater produce annually
GCC countries produce 3.4 km³/yr GCC countries produce 3.4 km³/yr of desalinated water of desalinated water
Treated wastewater are expected Treated wastewater are expected to increase to about 3 km³/yr by to increase to about 3 km³/yr by the year 2020the year 2020
Egypt reuse about 5,000 km³ /yr Egypt reuse about 5,000 km³ /yr ofof Agricultural drainage waterAgricultural drainage water
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
The State of WS&S ServicesThe State of WS&S Services
86% of the population have 86% of the population have access to clean water. access to clean water.
71% of the total population 71% of the total population have access to improved have access to improved sanitationsanitation
Current domestic water Current domestic water supply about 16.7 kmsupply about 16.7 km33 and is and is expected to rise to 27.6 kmexpected to rise to 27.6 km33 in 2025in 2025
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
The Regional Process: The way to IstanbulThe Regional Process: The way to Istanbul
Kick off meeting, Dec. 07
1st Coordination meeting, March 08
2nd Coordination Meeting, June 08
1st Senior Officials Meeting, July 08
1st Ministerial Meeting, July 08
1st Arab Water Forum, Nov. 08
Technical meeting,Sept. 08
2nd Ministerial Meeting, Nov 08
Dec. 2007 March 2009
2nd Senior Officials Meeting, Jan 09
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
The Outcome of the Regional ProcessThe Outcome of the Regional Process
Setting the regional prioritiesSetting the regional priorities Dialogue among StakeholdersDialogue among Stakeholders Contributions to the thematic Contributions to the thematic
process and input to the VMSprocess and input to the VMS Political deliberations and Political deliberations and
consultationconsultation The regional documentThe regional document Sets of recommendations and Sets of recommendations and
messages to decision makersmessages to decision makers
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
The Regional Perspective forThe Regional Perspective for
Bridging The Water DividesBridging The Water Divides
Within Each Arab State
In the Water Governance
•Bridging the Divides between the Present and the Future•Bridging the Divides between the Present and the Future•Bridging the Divides between the Present and the Future
Between the Present and the Future
Between the Rich and the Poor
Between Arab States and Their Neighboring Countries
Between Knowledge and People
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Divides within each Arab StateDivides within each Arab State
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Divides between Present and FutureDivides between Present and Future
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Bridging the Governance gapBridging the Governance gap
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Divides between Arab States and Divides between Arab States and NeighborsNeighbors
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Divides between knowledge and PeopleDivides between knowledge and People
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
Regional Messages to Regional Messages to Politicians and Decision Politicians and Decision
MakersMakers
Theme 1. Global Changes and Risk Management•The fragile water situation in the region is more sensitive to climate change. •Adequate information is needed for attracting political attention.•Urgency for more sustainable water policy and investment choices. •Political focus offers new opportunities to improve overall results of water management.•Develop a regional preparedness policy to adapt to extreme water events. •Water should be kept out of political conflict dynamics.•International community has responsibility to protect national water resources in territories under occupation.
Theme 2. Advancing HD and the MDGs•The fragile water situation in the region is more sensitive to climate change. •Adequate information is needed for attracting political attention.•Urgency for more sustainable water policy and investment choices. •Political focus offers new opportunities to improve overall results of water management.•Develop a regional preparedness policy to adapt to extreme water events. •Water should be kept out of political conflict dynamics.•International community has responsibility to protect national water
resources in territories under occupation.
Theme 3. Managing and Protecting Water ResourcesCooperation leads to a “win-win” situation in managing shared water resources. Agreements based on customary international law offers “no harm” solutions.Set, implement and monitor National IWRM plans. Encourage water demand management at policy and practice levels. Update and enforce policies and laws related to pollution control.
Theme 4. Governance and ManagementImprove water governance as a priority to improve water management.Promote decentralization of water management in urban and agricultural water uses. Sustain the political support to reforms in the water sector. Encourage involvement of all stakeholders in water planning and decision making.Institutionalize anticorruption and transparency mechanisms. Support the independence of regulatory bodies
Theme 5: Finance
Encourage economic incentives to promote efficient water use.Cost recovery is necessary for water use efficiency and financial sustainability.Scale up private-sector participation in water investments and management. Charging for water services should not impact the least-able and vulnerable groups.Engage International, regional and Arab funding agencies in water investments.
Theme 6: Education, Knowledge and Capacity-BuildingRecognize the balance between knowledge, capacity development and infrastructure.Set strategic plans to respond to human resources and financial needs of water institutions. Encourage and support the Arab Water Academy as an innovative regional capacity-development facility.Encourage networking between research centers and universities in and outside the Arab region.
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l
The Most Important MessageThe Most Important Message
“Save Water …… Save our Future …..”
Arab Water Councilالـمـجـلـس الـعـربـى للـمـياه
A r a b W a t e r C o u n c i l