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Water Forum took place in Brasilia, Brazil, from 18 to 23 March 2018 under the overarching theme 'Sharing Water'. The 9th World Water Forum was held in Dakar, Senegal, in March 2021, while the 10th World Water Forum has been organized in Bali, Indonesia during May 2024. Saudi Arabia was handed over the flag of World Water Forum on 24 May 2024 at the closing ceremony of 10th World Water Forum in Bali. Saudi Arabia will be hosting the 11th World Water Forum in 2027.
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in close collaboration with the authorities of the hosting country. The Forum is the largest international event in the field of water. The 6th World Water Forum took place in Marseille, France, in 2012 and the 7th World Water Forum in Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea, in April 2015. The 8th World
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The World Water Council is financed primarily through membership fees, and additional support is provided by the host City of Marseille. Specific projects and programs are financed through donations and grants from governments, international organizations, and
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Its stated mission is "to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient
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groups. Founders and constituent members of the World Water Council are the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, the
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Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke, "Blue Gold: The Battle Against Corporate Theft of the World's Water" (2002).
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supply, an indication of which is a great influence of financial institutions and global
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College 2: Governments and government promoted organizations – 22%
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Medha Patkar at the 2nd World Water Forum, The Hague, March 2000
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Colleges and membership distribution (as of February 2020)
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Critics pin on the World Water Council for promotion of
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World Water Council members are divided into 5 colleges:
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College 5: Professional and academic organizations – 31%
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Every third year the World Water Council organizes the
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