The WWC claims to provide a forum whereby members are able to contribute effectively to solving world water problems such as extreme water shortage and environmental degradation. It also claims to devise policies, strategies and plans in harmony with a global framework. However, the question remains as to whether NGOs and civil society are present in sufficient numbers among the members to effectively participate in the problem solving and the decision-making efforts of the WWC.
The founding members of the WWC are governments and private sector. While the constituent members include international financial institutions, government, private sector and think tanks. However, interested individuals and organisations may join upon payment of an annual membership fee and upon approval of the board of governors of the Council. NGO members of the WWC are but a small faction of the membership registry.
WWC website