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Task Force on Target Setting and Reporting TFTSR. Pierre Studer Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. Mandate of the TFTSR. To assist the Parties in the establishing of targets and the reporting of progress achieved According to the articles 6 and 7 of the Protocol.
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Task Force on Target Setting and Reporting TFTSR Pierre Studer Swiss Federal Office of Public Health
Mandate of the TFTSR To assist the Parties in • the establishing of targets and • the reporting of progress achieved According to the articles 6 and 7 of the Protocol
Activities of the TFTSR Elaboration of guidelines: • On the setting of targets and reporting, evaluation of progress and reporting. • For the summary report in accordance with article 7
The setting of targets The following procedure is proposed: • Baseline analysis • Agreement on draft targets, programme and measures and indicators • Final agreement on targets and their publication and communication • Review and assessment of progress and reporting
Challenges in setting targets Targets have to be • based on countries’ needs and priorities • relevant for the current situation • measurable and realistic • established by the key stakeholders Parties are expected to make provisions for public participation
Added value of this process The setting of targets • Creates a platform for different stakeholders • Concerns local and/or national authorities • Offers a step-by-step approach • Guides the authorities in the allocation of resources
Template for reporting • Background • Common indicators • Targets and target achievements • Overall situation • Information on the persons preparing the report
Common indicators It is mandatory to report on: • Access to safe water • Access to improved sanitation • Drinking water quality • Reduction of water related diseases • Effectiveness of management, protection and use of freshwater resources
Challenges in reporting • The collection of the necessary datas is often a nightmare. It reveals a lack of information • This report can not be established by one single entity • It is essential to involve the main stakeholders and get their supports
Future activities of the Task Forceon Target Setting and Reporting • Facilitating and promoting mechanisms for cross-sectoral cooperation • Strengthening public participation and fostering involvement of civil society • Linking targets with operational tasks and programmes of measures • To bring support to the Parties in the elaboration of national reports • To identify common issues with significant potential of improvements For each country: To produce the national report