Prince Willem-Alexander Reviews Water and Sanitation Objectives in Amsterdam

In his speech yesterday at the 8th Council Meeting of the Water and Sanitation Program in Amsterdam, the Prince of Orange reviewed objectives of the Hashimoto Action Plan. Furthermore, he challenged the attendees to advocate the International Year of Sanitation on the local and national level and said: “A month ago in New York we had a successful preparatory meeting on the International Year of Sanitation, where we pinpointed the general objectives. My main priority over the next seven months is to lobby as much support as possible. What we need are advocates to take the International Year of Sanitation to the national and local level. Sanitation must become a top priority at these levels. So I am here to ask for your support. I have already agreed with your chair in New York that the World Bank and WSP will be drawing up a plan of action to support the objectives of the IYS. I trust that with this plan we can work together to engage donors and governments.”

Prince Willem-Alexander's entire speech at 8th Council Meeting of the Water and Sanitation Program in Amsterdam can be read here.

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