Daily Archives: October 14, 2007

Asia-Pacific Water Forum and 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit

The Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) was conceived during planning processes by countries in Asia for the 4th World Water Forum at Mexico City in March of 2006. Because of the severe shortages of water in Asia and political-economic diversity in … Continue reading

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Short Film on Water Privitization – “Dirty Aid – Dirty Water”

This film, produced by the World Development Movement (WDM), gives a brief overview of the increase of water privatization throughout the world. It is called “Dirty Aid – Dirty Water” because as entities like the World Bank and the International … Continue reading

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Filed under drinking water, economy, groundwater, water availability, water privitization, water trade, water treatment