November 29, the 6th International Rural Water Supply Network Forum opened here in Kampala with 500 participations from 46 different countries ready to share experiences and come up with specific recommendations to ensure sustainable rural water supply for all.Richard Carter (WaterAid), the chairman Rural Water Supply Network, in his opening remarks noted that despite progress over the last decade, still 900 million people worldwide lack access to safe and sustainable domestic water supply services. And five out of every six of the un served people live in rural areas.
He added that: “the forum presents a fantastic opportunity to move forward, recognising but not dwelling on short comings of how we have done things in the past while moving forward and chanting the next step.”
Dismantling the myths of the past is therefore, the only way to envision a world where all vulnerable people enjoy safe sufficient water and reliable water supply at an affordable price all year round.
Video of Richard Carter’s remarks:
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