This session sets the scene for the integrated sanitation theme and features some of the foremost global experts in the sector. The aim is to provide participants with an overview of the current state of global sanitation, drawing from the most recent evidence. The session will also include case-studies from around the world.

1. Sanitation and Water for All (SWA)
at 7th World Water Forum 2015
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Session 1.2.1
Reaching Universal Access to Sanitation
This session sets the scene for the integrated sanitation theme and features
some of the foremost global experts in the sector. The aim is to provide
participants with an overview of the current state of global sanitation, drawing
from the most recent evidence. The session will also include case-studies
from around the world.
Agenda
Moderator: Catarina de Albuquerque, SWA Vice-Chair
1st key note: Global status of sanitation and what it will take to
reach universal sanitation access
Speaker: Eddy Perez (former Lead Sanitation Specialist,
World Bank)
2nd key note: Main lessons from advances in rural
sanitation
Speaker: Sanjay Wijesekera (Associate Director, Water
Sanitation and Hygiene Programme Division, UNICEF)
3rd key note: Case-study of Korea’s achievement of
universal access to sanitation
Speaker: H.E. Goh Kun (former Prime Minister of South
Korea)
Discussion panel: What are the key challenges and solutions to
reaching universal coverage?
Speakers: Richard Johnson (Public Health Officer, WHO);
Orlando Hernandez (Behavioral Scientist, GHPN); Hanna
Woodburn (Deputy Secretariat Director, PPPHW), Sophie
Trémolet (Water and Sanitation Financial specialist, representing
WHO)
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13 April 2015 from 11:20 to 13:20 in Room DEC 312
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de Albuquerque
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