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Unique Characteristics of the 7 th World Water Forum. Mr. Woo- jin Jung. 1. World Water Forum - History. 2000 The Hague, Netherlands. 2012 Marseille , Frence. 2015 Daegu - Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea. 2009 Istanbul, Turkey. 2006 Mexico City, Mexico. 2003 Kyoto, Japan.
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Unique Characteristics of the 7th World Water Forum Mr. Woo-jin Jung 1
World Water Forum - History 2000 The Hague, Netherlands 2012 Marseille, Frence 2015 Daegu - Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea 2009 Istanbul, Turkey 2006 Mexico City, Mexico 2003 Kyoto, Japan 1997 Marrakech, Morocco
World Water Forum - History ☞ For 7th, we’ll present2 differentiated strengths
The hint lies.. ☞ Imagine a bunch of pearls in your pocket
“A bunch of beads cannot be a treasure until it is strung” • ? • Future we desire • Valuable ideas including • solutions from 6th forum
Implementation that is 1st strength of 7th forum
We want the 7th forum • To be amechanism for implementation • To ensure sustainable implementation • before, during and after forum • 1) Find valuable but unexecuted idea • 2) Implement • 3) See the result and supplement • or develop new idea based upon the result • 4) Implement
Science & Technology that is 2nd strength of 7th forum
What we pursue is Science & Technology • That is easy to understand • S&T cannot be apart from us ; need to communicate with society • Development of S&T should be reflected into law & policy and be supported by people • Innovative S&T should not be ignored out of public’s unawareness • That brings substantial change to the world
What we pursue is Science & Technology • That is easy to understand • That brings substantial change to the world • Even simplest S&T can bring most innovative result • Appropriate technology : Eco-friendly and Human-centered technology to promote quality of life : Most appropriate and effective to given circumstance : Covers from high-technology to low-technology
What we pursue is Science & Technology • As the only country that has transformed from an ODA recipient to an ODA donor, we’re willing to share our experience and S&Twith all • Life-straw • - portable water filter • Q-Drum • - running water bottle
Another partner for Science & Technology • Thatinventsnew S&T anddistributes it to the world
Another partner for Science & Technology • Thatinventsnew S&T anddistributes it to the world INDUSTRY through R&D, Marketing, Sale • Putting new perspective on water to promote diverse and vigorous discussion and creativeness - an essential goods - a management resource
It’s new : Science & Technology Process 01. Thematic Process • Collecting issuesvia virtual forum from various stakeholders 02. Regional Process • Encouraging open discussion for each region 03. Political Process • Encouraging more active participation of policy-makers than before NEW 04. Science & Technology Process • Sharing know-how & experience, Showcasing new technologies Water Expo, Side Events • Developing diverse programs for people’s interest and involvement 18
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