SACOSAN update September

Regional updates

SACOSAN III follow up meeting

On 9-11 November, FANSA, WaterAid and WSSCC are holding a follow up meeting to SACOSAN III for CSOs to review progress made on commitments on sanitation since the Dehli declaration.

 

The meeting will look at ensuring more meaningful and inclusive CSO participation in SACOSAN IV by having CSOs participate at the actual conference itself as well as decide on key demands for Sri Lankan Government.

Download the concept note

 

Delhi Declaration now in Bangla

The Dehli declaration is now available in Bangla.

Download a copy

 

UNESCO concept note ideas welcome

UNESCO are interested in supporting FANSA on a consultation on the right to water and sanitation at South Asia level, especially for the parliamentarians. Sastry will present Dr Neupane with a concept note when they meet in Delhi after 15 Oct 2009. Your ideas and suggestions for the note are most welcome.

National updates

Bangladesh

  • Bangladesh has completed its progress chase matrix. Along with the coalition of Wash Forum, they have developed a joint action plan.
  • During the next week/fortnight the Bangla translated version of Delhi Declaration will be ready.
  • FANSA have asked the Sri Lankan Government nominate which political leaders or senior officials will be part of our meeting in Colombo in Nov 2009.

India

  • The India National Advocacy Action planning meeting took place over 2-3 September 2009 in Hyderabad with an intensive discussion of FANSA India's activities over the next seven months.