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Swedish Water House. Initiated by the Swedish Government in 2003 Funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Ministry for the Environment SWH is administered by SIWI but works with “all relevant Swedish actors”. Swedish Water House – why was it initiated?.
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Swedish Water House • Initiated by the Swedish Government in 2003 • Funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Ministry for the Environment • SWH is administered by SIWI but works with “all relevant Swedish actors”
Swedish Water House – why was it initiated? • To increase Swedish actors’ participation in international water processes • To contribute to gathering and increasing cooperation between the Swedish actors and increase engagement on international water issues • To strengthen communication and cooperation within and between a broad range of actors, representing different competence areas, perspectives and view points
Networking… • Is important and fun, but difficult to sustain • Must be guided by a shared vision and clear objectives • Takes time and resources and must be coordinated
Ongoing networking initiatives: Sweden:Strengthening network with private sector Regional:Scandinavian – Baltic Sea cooperationEWP Global:Cluster groups involving in international meetings and networksGPPN
Cluster group themes • Sanitation • Environmental Flows • Water and rights • Water and Climate Change • Transboundary Waters • Virtual Water/ Water footprint