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Global Water Framework: Outcomes of the 5th World Water Forum

Year of publication 2009

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 31

Publisher World Water Council ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This publication represents a compilation of the collective action of thousands of participants leading up to and during the 5th World Water Forum, held in Istanbul, Turkey, 16-22 March 2009.

Language English

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