Dialogue between Forum Participants and Ministers

　　　　 Friday, 21 March 2003　　 Approximately 90 – 120 minutes in the late afternoon　　　　 Kyoto International Conference Hall, Room A (see the table layout）

Facilitator

Screen

Minister

Minister

Minister

Minister

○Interpreter (if necessary)

　　 Brainstorming style dialogue with a facilitator

Introduction Discussions 　　　　　 at the tables

Report from the tables 　　　　　　　　　　　　　→ Discussion

Wrap-up

Basic Rules

　　 - Views expressed by individuals not as the official view of their respective government or organization

     - Not a venue to make, or request, a commitment or pledge

- A venue for open exchange of views to develop collaborative spirit/synergy among all the stakeholders present

     - An opportunity for all participants to speak at each table

    - A reporter/presenter to be selected among the participants at each table

Possible Topics/Agenda Items (questions for the brainstorming style dialogue)

- What are the most critical factors in addressing “Water and Poverty” discussed in many of the sessions and panels in the 3rd World Water Forum, and also in the Ministerial Conference?

- What is the most important element in following up the outcomes of the 3rd World Water Forum?

Expected Outcomes

- Development of a collaborative spirit and synergy among the participants

- Submission of the minutes of discussions in the brainstorming style dialogue to the Ministerial Conference as reference materials