BGA/4/19
Sponsored by Aibhlinn Crowley, Delaney Bennhoff, Ella Peck, Chloe Kiezer of Franklin High School
The delegates above represented the Delegation of Zambia.
This legislation was filed in the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural category
Presented as part of the MUN B 2023 conference
| 1 | Acknowledging the critical importance of access to clean drinking water for the health and well- |
| 2 | being of all individuals, |
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| 4 | Recognizing the significant challenges faced by rural areas in accessing clean drinking water due to |
| 5 | limited infrastructure and resources, |
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| 7 | Understanding the urgent need to address this crisis and promote sustainable development in rural |
| 8 | communities, |
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| 10 | Emphasizing the role of international cooperation and collaboration in finding effective solutions, |
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| 12 | Urges member states to prioritize the issue of clean drinking water in rural areas and allocate |
| 13 | adequate financial resources towards water infrastructure projects, with a focus on underserved |
| 14 | regions; |
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| 16 | Encourages member states to establish partnerships with international organizations, such as the |
| 17 | World Bank and UNICEF, to secure funding, technical expertise, and capacity-building support for |
| 18 | water-related initiatives in rural areas; |
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| 20 | Calls upon member states to develop and implement comprehensive water management strategies |
| 21 | that promote water conservation, efficient use of resources, and sustainable practices, taking into |
| 22 | account the specific needs and challenges of rural communities; |
| 23 | |
| 24 | Recommends the establishment of public-private partnerships to leverage private sector expertise, |
| 25 | technology, and funding for water infrastructure projects in rural areas, while ensuring |
| 26 | transparency, accountability, and equitable access for all; |
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| 28 | Encourages member states to prioritize education and awareness programs to promote hygiene |
| 29 | practices, water safety, and the importance of clean drinking water in rural communities, targeting |
| 30 | schools, community centers, and local media; |
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| 32 | Calls for the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess |
| 33 | the progress and impact of interventions, ensuring accountability and evidence-based decision- |
| 34 | making; |
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| 36 | Requests the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other relevant agencies to |
| 37 | provide technical assistance, capacity-building support, and knowledge sharing platforms to |
| 38 | member states in their efforts to address the crisis of clean drinking water in rural areas; |
| 39 | |
| 40 | Invites member states to share best practices, lessons learned, and innovative solutions through |
| 41 | international forums, conferences, and knowledge exchange platforms, fostering a global |
| 42 | collaborative approach to tackling this issue; |
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| 44 | Calls upon member states to engage with civil society organizations, local communities, and |
| 45 | indigenous groups in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of water projects, ensuring |
| 46 | their active participation and empowerment; |
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| 48 | Requests the Secretary-General to report on the progress made in addressing the crisis of clean |
| 49 | drinking water in rural areas, including the implementation of this resolution, and to provide |
| 50 | recommendations for further action, in |
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| 52 | This will be established by January 25, 2024 |
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