Political Process


Head of States: As heads of states play a pivotal role in raising awareness of water-related issues, providing political support, forging partnerships, and influencing national and international policy. Their involvement can help to drive action and ensure that water is in the world’s political agenda. 

Ministerial Process: As the heads of a main government body, sharing knowledge and experiences, advocating for national priorities, networking and partnership building, influencing policy, and committing to action are expected by joining in the Forum process. These outcomes can help to build capacity, foster collaboration, and promote effective water governance at the national and international levels. 

Parliamentarian Process: The expected outcomes of the parliamentary process include sharing best practices and experiences in producing legal frameworks for water and sanitation management, prioritizing water in budget discussions, networking, and partnership building. 

Local Authorities Process: The local authority process is to advocate for local water priorities, network and build partnerships, and make influence policies associated with the local water context. These outcomes can help to build the capacity to understand local issues and the condition of water and promote water governance at the local level. 

Basin Authorities Process: The basin segment includes sharing best practices and experiences, advocating for basin-specific needs, networking and partnership building, influencing policy, and committing to action mainly based on the basin view. These outcomes can help to build capacity, nurture collaboration, and stimulate effective water governance at the basin level.