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7th World Water Forum

World Water Forum is the biggest water event in the world which was first held in 1997 by World Water Council for interested parties in water to discuss on joint response to water problems all over the world.

Outline of event: Targets of participation : Major international organizations, governments, civilian experts, NGO, etc.
(participation of approximately more than 20,000 people); Period of event : Period of event: For 1 week before and after World Water Day (March 22 every year) once
every three years (7th World Water Forum, from Apr. 12 ~ 17 2015, for 6 days); Place of event: A city designated by 36 directorate organizations of World Water Council; Period of preparation: About 3 years (continuous regular meetings and progress reports during the preparation)

Programs: Thematic process : Defining and discussing water issues in the world by selecting thematic framework; Political process : Seeking solutions and urging action to water issues with chief and minister of states attending; Regional process : Exchanging information on current water issues in each continent and country and discussing solutions; Science & technology process : Discussing solutions to water issues in scientific and technical aspects and exchanging information; Fair & expo : Various programs which can attract interest and participation of citizen

History of World Water Forum

History of World Water Forum
Classification	Venue	Participation	Theme and major performance
1st (1997)	Marrakesh, Morocco	63 countries, Approx. 500 people	Vision for Water, Life, and the Environment, 'Marrakesh declaration' adopted
2nd (2000)	Hague, Netherland	114 countries, Approx. 5,700 people	From Vision to Action 'World Water Vision' announced
3rd (2003)	Kyoto / Siga, Japan	130 countries, Approx. 24,000 people	A Forum with a Difference Cabinet declaration announced
4th (2006)	Mexico City, Mexico	150 countries, Approx. 20,000 people	Local Actions for a Global Challenge Minister declaration announced
5th (2009)	Istanbul, Turkey	190 countries, Approx. 33,000 people	Bridging Divides for Water Appeal by chief of state/minister declaration announced
6th (2012)	Marseille, France	170 countries, Approx. 35,000 people	Time for Solutions
7th (2015)	Daegu, Gyeongbuk	-	Water for Our Future

Dept : K-water Institute
Name : Yun Kyun

Dept : K-water Institute
Name : Kim Sue Young

Dept : K-water Institute
Name : Ko Seok Hoon