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CALL FOR APPLICANTS / Call for applicants for the Japan Water Forum Fund 2010
Please submit a duly filled application form to the Japan Water Forum through e-mail by July 31, 2010.
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PRESS RELEASE / Japan and Singapore confirmed that they would cooperate closely to promote the sanitation hub
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INVITATION / Invitation To Team Water Japan in SIWW 2010 From The Embassy of Japan in Singapore, Japan Water Forum, and Japan Sanitation Consortium
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Invitation: APWF and its partners will organize the Sanitation Knowledge Hub Seminar at the SIWW2010 in the morning on June 30th, 2010
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3 March 2010 /
Access Sanimap:For Making a Difference in Sanitation in developing countries
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16 February 2010 /
"Symposium: Towards the Resolution of Global Water Issues" was held. »Read more
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24 December 2009 /
"The 2nd Seminar on Japan's Water Utilities' Roles of International Cooperation in the 21st Century" was held. »Read more
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16 November 2009 /
JWF Communication Lounge
"Leaders' Challenges for Water Security : Political leadership & GWP's role"
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09 November 2009 /
Progress of JWF Fund 2009 »Read more
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09 November 2009 /
Safe Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Peru Completed »Read more
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22 October 2009 /
Special Lecture : World Situation on Water and Sanitation, and Efforts
by International Community »Read more
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21 October 2009 /
School Water Supply and Sanitation Promotion Projects in the Philippines and Sri Lanka Completed »Read more
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4 September 2009 /
Five Years since the Creation of the JWF Fund
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4 September 2009 /
JWF Junior & Youth Supporter Series Report
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| 18 August 2009 / APWF Calls for Expressions of Interest from Asia-Pacific regional countries for hosting 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit" |
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The Secretariat of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) is currently seeking expressions of interest from Governments of countries willing to host 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit, which should be held in 2011-2012.
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14 August 2009 /
Invitation to attend the APWF events at the Stockholm World Water Week
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13 August 2009 /
Progress of the "School Water Supply and Sanitation Promotion Project" in Four Countries
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13 August 2009 /
Visit to the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize Winner, an NGO in India
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13 August 2009 /
JWF Youth Members Visit Rainwater Storage Facilities in Tokyo
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29 June 2009 /
Call for applicants for the Japan Water Forum Fund 2009 »Read more
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29 June 2009 /
Seminar on Japan's Water Utilities' Roles of International Cooperation in the 21st Century »Read more
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29 June 2009 /
The Pacific Islands Leaders' Roundtable Meeting
on Water and Sanitation
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29 June 2009 /
Rainwater storage tanks have been installed
in four communities in Kiribati
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29 June 2009 /
Flood Fighting Drill Tour 2009 »Read more
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16 June 2009 /
Prof. Norihito TAMBO, Vice-President of JWF has been awarded
a Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure »Read more
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| 16 March 2009 / APWF Press Release, "Water Security Initiative Announced for Asia-Pacific Region" |
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Istanbul, 16 March 2009 - The Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) is launching a new
initiative for leaders to help the region adapt to a host of water challenges. The Ministers for
Water Security initiative was announced at the start of the 5th World Water Forum by
APWF's President Yoshiro Mori, a former Prime Minister of Japan. »Read more
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| 13 March 2009 / What Are We Doing in Istanbul? |
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At the 5th World Water Forum, the Japan Water Forum (JWF) will serve as Topic Coordinator (Topic 1.3) and as Regional Coordinator of the Asia-Pacific region (as APWF). JWF will organize the Japan Pavilion at the Water Expo, the Third Children World Water Forum in cooperation with the 5th World Water Forum Secretariat and Project WET, as well as a side-event, in cooperation with the NoWNET members and European Water Partnership. As the Secretariat of the High-Level Expert Panel on Water and Disaster/UNSGAB, JWF will organize a High-Level Panel on Water and Disaster in cooperation with WWC, UN/ISDR, and KWF. »Read more
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| 07 March 2009 / Mr. Ravi Narayanan has been awarded an Honorary CBE of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire |
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 Mr. Ravi Narayanan, vice chair of the APWF Governing Council and international mentor of the JWF, has been awarded an Honorary CBE of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to providing water and sanitation facilities for poor communities.
For more details, please check the following website;
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-the-fco/what-we-do/honours/honorary-awards-2009
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| 19 December 2008 / Asia-Pacific Regional Synthesis Meeting for the 5th World Water Forum
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| 28 November 2008 / Reporting magazine of the Youth World Water Summit is available online! |
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You can read a reporting magazine of the Youth World Water Summit
(organized in Beppu city on June 11, 2008) on the internet! It consists
of reports made by young people from 22 countries all around the world,
describing water problems in their respective countries. The entire
drafting and design of SHIZUKU was carried out by young people, which
makes the magazine accessible to everyone. There are 8 different
language version, namely in English, Spanish, French, Chinese,
Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi. Please have a look on it and enjoy
your reading!
http://www.waterforum.jp/jpn/shizuku/
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| 15 August 2008 / The 3rd Governing Council Meeting of the Asia Pacific Water Forum |
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| 26 July
2008 / The First Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 5th World Water Forum |
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Date and time: From 9:00 to 12:00 on Friday, June 27, 2008
Venue: Learning Oasis Room in WaterHub
Organizers:
Asia-Pacific Water Forum (Japan Water Forum as Secretariat)
Secretariat of the 5th World Water Forum
World Water Council
For more details, please check the following website;
http://www.apwf2.org/weblog/information/archives/200807/000287.php
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| 22 July
2008 / Planning Meeting for the Topic 1.3 of the 5th World Water Forum |
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JWF and ICHARM, coordinators for the Topic 1.3 of the 5th World Water Forum
will organize the Planning Meeting for the Topic 1.3 on 20th August on the
occasion of the Stockholm World Water Week 2008. Please kindly submit a registration form to seminar@waterforum.jp to attend the meeting no later than Friday, August 1, 2008.
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| 22 July
2008 / Mission Uchimizu 2008 started! |
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Today is an opening day of Mission Uchimizu 2008!We had the opening event in Sugamo at noon.
Let's "Uchimizu" in front of your home, office or somewhere and cool down summer heat and enjoy yourself!
If it made you feel good, make it daily habit! (*But do not use tap water.)
For more details, please see the Mission Uchimizu.
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| 21 July
2008 / Announcement of Mission UCHIMIZU in Zaragoza on July 21 |
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We are pleased to inform
you that The AICHI EXPO team and Mission Uchimizu Headquarters will organize
"Uchimizu@EXPO Zaragoza 2008" on Monday, July 21, the EXPO's national day of Japan,
the day before the official opening of "Mission Uchimizu" in Japan. The EXPO Zaragoza is
the international exhibition under the theme of "Water and Sustainable Developmenth in
Zaragoza, Spain.
We expect that the visitors of the EXPO Zaragoza would enjoy sprinkling water in front of "El
Faro," at 13:00, 13:15 and 13:30 with the Japanese citizens. We also plan to carry out a
demonstration of Uchimizu between 12:00 and 13:00 near "Anfiteatro 43."
For more details, please see the Press Release.
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| 08 July
2008/Press Release:Call to G8 Leaders |
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Asia-Pacific Water Forum released
"CALL TO G8 LEADERS:WATER SECURITY CRITICAL TO CLIMATE CHANGE, FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC GROWTH" for G8 Leaders.
For more details, please click here.
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| 01 July
2008/Final report of the 1st Asia Pacific Water Summit |
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| 24 June
2008/Call for applicants for the Japan Water Forum Fund 2008 |
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The Japan Water Forum is pleased to invite grass-roots organizations in developing countries to apply for the
Japan Water Forum Fund 2008.
Please submit a duly filled application form to the Japan Water Forum by e-mail by July 31, 2008.
Please note that the form must be filled in English. Other languages are not accepted.
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| 23 June
2008/The First Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 5th
World Water Forum |
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The First Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 5th
World Water Forum will be organized on the occasion of the Singapore
International Water Week with the participation of the Secretariat of the
5th World Water Forum, representives from Istanbul, and the World Water
Council as follows. If you have any inquiry, please contact
ap@waterforum.jp.
Date and Time: 9:00-12:00 on Friday, June 27
Venue: Learning Oasis Room in WaterHub, 80 & 82 Toh Guan Road East
Agenda: Click here
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| 30 May
2008Singapore International Water Week 2008 |
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Information about Japan Pavilion & Japan Biz Forum in the Singapore International Water Week 2008 is now available on our website.
Click here for the details.
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| 19 May
2008 /CSD side event; Water and Sanitation : Message to G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit |
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To gain significant momentum towards the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit and
support the Government of Japan's strong stand on water and sanitation
issues, a side-event at the Commission for Sustainable Development convened
participants of the 16th Commission for Sustainable Development at the
United Nations in New York City, for an exchange of views on the "Water and
Sanitation: Message to G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit." The side-event was
co-organized by Japan Water Forum, Asia-Pacific Water Forum, Asia Society,
UNICEF, UNSGAB and WaterAid, and supported by the Permanent Mission of Japan
to the United Nations. A keynote address was delivered by Dr. Takahiro
Shinyo, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary / Deputy Permanent
Representative of Japan to the United Nations. The Japan Water Forum
presented the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit focusing on its political
impact, and WaterAid presented the "Major Groups' Message on Water and
Sanitation to the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit." A panel discussion,
facilitated by Ms. Margaret Catley-Carlson, Member of UNSGAB / Former Chair
of Global Water Partnership, followed with the representatives from the
co-organizers of the event.
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| 09 May
2008 /CSD side event; Water and Sanitation : Message to G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit |
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The side-event for drafting the "Water and Sanitation: Message to G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit" will be held on 12 May 2008 in NY.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!
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| 24 April
2008 / Climate Change and Water; Special Symposium in Commemoration of the G8 Environment Ministers Meeting |
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"Climate Change and Water", Special Symposium in Commemoration of the G8 Environment Ministers Meeting
will be held on 23 May 2008 in Kobe, Japan.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Symposium!
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| 27 February
2008 / Water and Sanitation Symposium |
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Information about the Symposium "International Year of Sanitation - A Platform for Action in Africa and Asia" is now available on our website.
Click here for the details.
Additional information will be uploaded shortly, so please visit our website again!
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| 4 December
2007 / Launching of the "World Sanitation Project Map" |
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 The "World Sanitation Project Map" service is one of "Water Web Projects on Google Map/Earth" initiated by the Japan Water Forum and Water Web Alliance on the occasion of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit. The "World Sanitation Project Map" is expected to provide a portal to match donors and projects more efficiently.
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| 10 October
2007 / 5th World Water Forum |
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| The 1st Announcement(PDF, 3.52MB) of the 5th World Water Forum to be held in Turkey in 2009 was published.
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| 13 September
2007 / Let's discuss for making the policy recommendation to be announced in the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit (1st Draft Outline of Policy Recommendation) |
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| The lead organizations of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) are currently preparing the policy recommendation which will be announced in the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit, considering the discussions submitted to the Weblog (comments, opinions, suggestions, good practice, etc.).
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| 10 September
2007 / Special Symposium "Climate Change and Water" - Towards the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit and Beyond |
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| Special Symposium "Climate Change and Water" - Towards the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit and Beyond was held on August 7, 2007. The symposium was a great success and the many participants agreed that they had gained a great deal of knowledge from it, thanks to the lively and constructive discussions that were had. A special thanks to all the participants! » Read more
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| 9 August
2007 / 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit - Call for "2nd" Application to Host an Open Event |
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| 1st APWS Secretariat would welcome your hosting an "Open Event", which will be held during the time period of the 1st APWS and open to a range of people and actors from the region. At Open Events, it is hoped that you will offer practical suggestions and solutions to water issues in the region. » For details
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| 28 June
2007 / The seminar "The Millennium Development Goals, Toilet and Sanitation" |
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| The seminar "The Millennium Development Goals, Toilet and Sanitation" - Towards the International Year of Sanitation 2008 - was held on June 13, 2007. The seminar was a great success and the many participants agreed that they had gained a great deal of knowledge from it, thanks to the lively and constructive discussions that were had. A special thanks to all the participants! » Read more
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| 21 June
2007 / Call for applicants for the Japan Water Forum Fund 2007 |
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 The Japan Water Forum is pleased to invite grass-roots organizations in developing countries to apply for the Japan Water Forum Fund 2007. Please submit a duly filled application form to the Japan Water Forum by e-mail by July 31, 2007. Please note that the form must be filled in English. Other languages are not accepted.
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| 17 June
2007 / 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit - Call for Application to Host an Open Event |
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We would welcome your hosting an "Open Event", which will be held during
the time period of the 1st APWS and open to a range of people and actors
from the region. At Open Events, it is hoped that you will offer practical
suggestions and solutions to water issues in the region.
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| 25 May
2007 / Announcement of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit LOGO design |
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 We would like to inform you that Mr. Kazufumi Nagai has created the logo that will be used as a symbol for the "1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit" which will be held in Beppu on December 3-4th, 2007. Mr. Nagai is not only a successful artist throughout Japan, he also feels concerned and devoted to the meaning and the significance of the summit. » Read more
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| 7 May
2007 / Possibility of being invited to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit |
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On the Asia-Pacific Water Weblog, lively discussions
on the 3 APWF Priority Themes are going on among stakeholders, regarding
the recommendations for the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit.
For each theme, three persons, making valuable comments and providing useful information and input stimulating and bringing the discussions further will be selected and invited to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit. The details will be announced on the website.
» How to join the discussion
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| 12 April
2007 / APWF Membership |
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| 29 Mar
2007 / PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR THE 1ST ASIA-PACIFIC WATER SUMMIT |
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 Mr. Yoshiro Mori, Former Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum chaired the 1st Steering Committee meeting of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit, in Tokyo on March 29, 2007. The meeting was attended by 16 committee members, an eminent group of national and international persons, and more than 110 observers from the media, embassy officials, government officials and other water related stakeholders. » Read more
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| 11 Jan
2007 / Asia-Pacific Water Weblog started! |
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3 new functions on the APWF website are as follows:
Water Weblog(Forum)
Join the discussion on the APWF's 3 Priority Themes: "Water Financing","Disaster Management" and "Water for Development and Ecosystems". Please post your comments or send a TrackBack!
Event Information
Submit and share event information on water sector in Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Photo Library
Submit and use water-related photographs in various ways. (Not for commercial purposes)
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| 20 Dec
2006 / New Chair of UN SG's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation |
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| His Royal Highness Willem-Alexander, the Prince of Orange, The Netherlands was appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation on December 12th, 2006. The post has been vacant since passing away of Mr. Ryutaro Hashimoto, former Prime Minister of Japan, on July 1st, 2006...Read
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| 07 Nov
2006 / Mr. Yoshiro Mori, President of the Japan Water Forum, became the President
of the APWF |
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 The Governing Council held a formal meeting and adopted a resolution by
consensus to invite Mr. Yoshiro Mori, President of Japan Water Forum, to
become the President of the APWF as of October 31, 2006. Mr. Mori's
presidency officially began when he accepted this position on November 7,
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| 16 Sep
2006 / Official Launching Ceremony of
the Asia-Pacific Water Forum |
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 Official Launching Ceremony of
the Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) will be organized on Wednesday, September 27th 2006 at ADB Auditorium, ADB Headquarters (Manila, Philippines)
on the occasion of the "Doubling Water Financing and Results:
Conference on ADB's Water Financing Programme 2006-2010".
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| 13 Sep
2006 / New President of the Japan Water Forum |
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It is a great pleasure to inform you that Mr. Yoshiro Mori, former Prime Minister of Japan, has assumed the post of president of the Japan Water Forum as successor to the late Mr. Ryutaro Hashimoto on September 11th, 2006.
I am happy to announce that I have taken on the post of president of the Japan Water Forum. I will dedicate myself to carrying out the cherished desire of the former President Ryutaro Hashimoto to contribute to the resolution of global water issues.
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| 16 May
2006 / Report on the Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico
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 On March 16, President Vicente Fox of Mexico announced the opening of the Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico City, graced with the presence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Netherlands, the Prime Minister of Morocco, and His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan. During the seven-day Forum, 19,766 participants joined the Forum and it ended all its programs on UN Water Day, ...
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