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International OrganizationCities Alliance and Cities Without Slums The Cities Alliance is a global coalition of cities and their development partners designed to achieve the promise of well managed cities launched by the World Bank and the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat). This partnership is committed to a new approach to urban development and to support the initiatives of the poor, including strategies for sustainable development and slum upgrading. Cities Environment Reports on the Internet (CEROI) The Cities Environment Reports on the Internet (CEROI) Programme works within the framework of Local Agenda 21 to facilitate access to environmental information for sound decision-making and general awareness-raising in cities. It aims to bring together a network of cities that make information about their environment available on the Internet in an easy-to-understand, well-structured, and internationally comparable format. Global Urban Observatory (GUO) The GUO is a system of capacity building programmes and resources to help Governments, local authorities and their partner groups monitor progress in the implementation of the Habitat Agenda and to expand the base of knowledge for better urban policy. It is comprised of the Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme (BLP) and the Urban Indicators Programme. BLP is a global network of institutions dedicated to the exchange of successful solutions for sustainable development. Money Matters Initiative MMI is a forum composed of private fund managers, development experts and public
policy makers. Its objective to assess what can be done in order to assist pre-emerging markets in strengthening their national capacities to manage private capital and to search for feasible ways and means of making private finance work for sustainable human development. Poverty and Environment Initiative The United Nations Development Programme and the European Commission are engaged in a joint initiative on poverty and the environment aimed at identifying concrete policy recommendations and practical measures that address the environmental concerns of the poor in developing countries. Public-Private Partnerships in Sewage Management Forum The GPA News Forum distributes information and stimulates discussions related to the implementation of the Global Programme of Action. This site contains an extensive selection of documents pertaining to the GPA. Readers are invited to share information on experiences, problems encountered, best practices etc. Development AgenciesBritish Government - Department for International Development (DFID) The Department for International Development (DFID) is the British government department responsible for promoting development and the reduction of poverty. The bulk of DFID's assistance is concentrated on the poorest countries in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) CIDA supports sustainable development activities in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. Their objective: to work with developing countries and countries in transition to develop the tools to eventually meet their own needs. The site provides an extensive listing of links to international development-related sites and documents on the Internet. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) The goal of Swedish development cooperation is to raise the standard of living of poorer groups of people. SIDA works to create conditions conducive to change and to socially, economically and environmentally sustainable development. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) USAID is an independent federal government agency that conducts foreign assistance and
humanitarian aid. USAID extends assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. International Finance InstitutionsThe African Development Bank, one of the premier financial development institutions of Africa, is dedicated to combating poverty and improving the lives of people of the continent and engaged in the task of mobilising resources towards the economic and social progress of its Regional Member Countries. ADB's principal goal is to reduce poverty. Its related objectives are to foster economic growth, support human development, improve the status of women, and protect the environment. Clean Air Initiative in Latin American Cities The Clean Air Initiative seeks to improve air quality in Latin American Cities by bringing together the efforts of the public and private sectors, the NGO community, research and academic institutions, government agencies and international institutions. Development Bank of Southern Africa The DBSA's purpose is to address socio-economic imbalances and help improve the quality of life of the people of Southern Africa. Its mandate is to invest in infrastructure and facilitate the provision of development finance, sustainable development in partnership with the public and private sectors, and respond to development demands and act as a catalyst for investment. Environment and Natural Resources Unit The objective of the Environment and Natural Resources Group of The World Bank Institute (WBIEN) is to promote sustainable development in its social, economic, and environmental dimensions, by facilitating a learning dialogue and disseminating innovative approaches to sustainable development, primarily among policy-makers and opinion leaders. Inter-American Development Bank The Inter-American Development was established to help accelerate economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. MFI Working Group on Support for Private Infrastructure The MFI Working Group on Support for Private Infrastructure was established to facilitate the exchange of information and to promote collaborative approaches wherever feasible among multi-lateral financial institutions in the area of private infrastructure. Private Participation in Infrastructure Thematic Group The Enterprise Reform and Privatization Thematic Group aims to improve the quality and enhance the development impact of privatization, post-privatization, and enterprise reform operations. The Private Participation in Infrastructure Thematic Group links a community of professionals across the Bank Group working to achieve sustainable improvements in infrastructure through private sector involvement. Toolkits for Private Participation in Water and Sanitation This prospectus provides answers to questions often asked by ministers and mayors regarding the involvement of the private sector in the provision of water and sanitation services. The site covers the topics: 1) selecting an option for private sector participation; 2) designing and implementing an option for private sector participation; and 3) what a private sector arrangement should cover. Water Policy Capacity Building Program This Program promotes policies leading to sustainable water resources management and water services delivery, particularly to the poor, by building the capacity of Bank client countries to prepare and implement water policy reforms. Research InstitutesThe Institute's main focus has been introducing choice and competition, in extending the influence of markets, in giving ordinary people the chance to help frame their future by their choices, and in redesigning public services in ways that inject innovation and customer responsiveness into their delivery.
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) SEI is an independent, international research institute specializing in sustainable development and environment issues at local, national, regional and global policy levels. SEI research activities fall into four main programme areas: Atmosphere, Energy, Water and Integrated Sustainable Development. Yale University - School of Forestry and Environmental Studies The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies promotes the long-term health of the biosphere and the sustainability of its natural resources by providing new leadership and new knowledge. The School teaches, carries out scientific research and policy analysis, develops management tools and technologies, and communicates with the public. NGOs and Other Relevant Web PagesThe objective of the page is to disseminate information and exchange ideas on water issues in Africa. This portion of the site addresses the involvement of the private sector in the water sector with an extensive selection of articles on both sides of the issue. Other sections of the site address capacity building and policy issues. Asia Infrastructure and Development Alliance Asia Infrastructure Development Alliance (AIDA) is non-profit organization designed to facilitate dialogue between the public and private sectors and multilateral and intergovernmental agencies, and to foster understanding of what is required to improve investment opportunities in regional infrastructure development in Asia and the Pacific. Business Partners for Development (BPD) BPD is a project-based initiative that studies, supports and promotes strategic examples of partnerships involving business, civil society and government working together for the development of communities around the world. The four sector clusters are: Natural Resources, Water and Sanitation, Global Partnership for Youth Development, and Global Road Safety. Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships The Canadian Council conducts research, publishes research findings, facilitates forums for discussion and sponsors an annual national conference on topics related to public-private partnerships both domestic and international. The site is intended to be a clearing-house of information relating to Public-Private Partnerships. Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft (CDG) Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e.V. (CDG) in Cologne, Germany, is a non-profit organization dedicated to international advanced training and human resource development. Together with partner organizations in Germany and abroad it forms an international network offering practice-oriented training, exchange and foreign language programs. Global Water Partnership (GWP) GWP is an international network of organisations and institutions interested in sustainable management of water resources. The GWP Water Forum provides links to various databases, libraries and other web sites and offers an independent venue for international agencies, individuals, local communities, the private sector, academia, governments, and non-governmental organisations wishing to exchange information. Institute for Public Private Partnerships (IP3) IP3 is an international training and technical assistance firm dedicated to fostering public-private partnerships in infrastructure development, municipal and governmental services, financial sector reform, urban renewal, non-governmental organization (NGO) development, and business/economic development. International Private Water Association The International Private Water Association (IPWA) is a non-profit corporation, established to promote opportunities for private sector participation in water utilities worldwide. Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative The development of democratic and effective government at sub-national levels remains one of the central tasks of the transition. The sharing of expertise between countries can contribute significantly to the reform process in the region. The primary mission of LGI is to foster such cross-border cooperation and to support and disseminate throughout the region potentially important policy studies which should have a significant impact on public policy reform.
Managing the Environment Locally in Sub-Saharan Africa (MELISSA) MELISSA facilitates the improvement of the local environment through partnership development and knowledge management. Activities include the Knowledge Expertise and Resource Network (KERN), which supports improvements in the local environment through online discussion, case studies, conference papers, networking, advisory services and annual meetings. TheCollaborative Working Group (CWG)works to strengthen the support to cities in developing countries for improved, sustainable of Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM). Managing Water for African Cities (MAWAC) MAWAC is a joint initiative of the UNEP and UNCHS (Habitat) to build water sector capacity, to provide best practice details on urban water management, and to link sector professionals in the field of water management with each other and with other networks, institutions, governments, municipalities, NGOs and the private sector. National Council for Public-Private Partnerships NCPPP's mission is to advocate and facilitate the formation of public-private partnerships at the federal, state and local levels, where appropriate, and to raise the awareness of governments and businesses of the means by which their cooperation can cost effectively provide the public with quality goods, services and facilities. Practical
Development of Strategic Sanitation Concepts & Public-Private
Partnerships and the Poor in Water and Sanitation The Strategic Sanitation Approach (SSA) is a UNDP-World
Bank Water and Sanitation programme project to develop guidelines for
the application of an integrated strategic sanitation approach in urban
areas. The Public-Private
Partnerships and the Poor in Water and Sanitation project seeks to
determine workable processes for delivering water supply and sanitation
services to the poor through PPP arrangements. Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) Infrastructure Action Program (IAP) A multi-donor program to help eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable development through private sector involvement in infrastructure, PPIAF provides technical assistance to achieve these goals. The IAP is an advisory services unit of the World Bank dedicated to facilitating private participation in infrastructure, primarily through the preparation of country frameworks. SMART-Cities.net promotes urban sustainable development by providing a platform for information exchange and interaction between Asian Cities and European environmental solution providers. Swiss Centre for Development Cooperation in Technology and Management (SKAT) SKAT is a Swiss consulting firm working internationally in the areas of Water and Sanitation, Architecture and Building, Transport Infrastructure, and Urban Development. In partnership with institutions and individuals in developing countries, SKAT shares learning processes designed to build awareness, knowledge and capacities. United States-Asia Environmental Partnership (US-AEP) The United States-Asia Environmental Partnership (US-AEP) is a public-private initiative that promotes environmentally sustainable development in Asia. US-AEP is jointly implemented by several U.S. government agencies, under the leadership of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). They support the development of ever less-polluting and more resource-efficient products, processes, and services. Universities Water Information Network (UWIN) UWIN is housed at the Headquarters of the Universities
Council on Water Resources at Southern Illinois University and disseminates
information to the water resources community. This site provides links
to water resource databases, directories of water experts, consulting
firms, international organizations involved in water management and a
directory of on-going water projects. Urbanicity is the communications channel that allows
the knowledge, experience and expertise available in both public and private
sectors to flow freely to the national and local governments of the world
who are responsible for the management and development of urban areas.
Water and Sanitation Program The Water and Sanitation Program is an international partnership that helps poor people in Asia, Africa and Latin America gain sustained access to improved water and sanitation services. Together with partners in government, donor agencies, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations, the Program promotes innovative solutions tailored to local needs. Water Vision&World Water Council WWC's goal is to promote awareness of critical water issues to facilitate efficient conservation, protection, development, planning, management and use of water. Water Vision is designed to build a consensus among professionals and stakeholders to design management plans that avert further water crises. Numerous links to water-related sites. World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a coalition of international companies committed to sustainable development, i.e. environmental protection, social equity and economic growth. The Water Sharing Project This site explores the consequences of increasing private participation in the water and sanitation sectors. The database will contain information on the consequences of institutional developments in the water and sanitation sector around the world.
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