Conclusion

Conclusion

The GWP has been established only two years ago and has became a major
initiative on water resource development. It is considered to be a major international
organisation helping to bring about sustainable management on water resources in developing
countries.
It is also supported and inter-related with associated programs regarding water
projects, water technology , publications and other technical documentation. Sixty seven
countries have already accessed the available information. The number of the organisations
associated with GWP is increasing rapidly as well as is increasing the number TACs.
GWP is a clear example of fast global dissemination of information for sustainable
land and water development; it is expected to bring enormous benefits, especially to
developing countries, which are are often afflicted by poverty and poor health. Both of which may be alleviated by developing the water resources for irrigation, industry and other uses.
The World Bank, the UN organisations as well as some developed countries
financially support GWP , which is expected to be self-sustained financially with the
contribution of the countries associated with the various TACs.
I do believe that this global network will encourage the creation of new mutli-disciplinary
networks, especially those related to socio-economic development focusing on the
upliftment of individuals as well as communities, regions and countries in various parts of the world.
Networking at the global level will also be a powerful tool to spread philosophical concepts,
science, religions and other subjects discussed in this conference.