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==Introduction==

[[Business Action for Water]] was formed in 2004 by the [[International Chamber of Commerce]] and the [[World Business Council for Sustainable Development]]. Their remit was clear: to provide a business perspective at the 13th session (11-22 April 2005) of the [[UN Commission on Sustainable Development]] (UNCSD), which focused on water, sanitation and human settlements. 

Originally intended to be an ad-hoc temporary organisation, [[Business Action for Water]] was renewed for the 5th [[World Water Forum]] in Istanbul, 2009 <ref> International Chamber of Commerce [http://www.iccwbo.org/policy/environment/id26150/index.html Environment and Energy Business Action for Water] Accessed 6th January 2010 </ref>. Providing the unitary voice for business, the purpose of [[Business Action for Water]] at the [[World Water Forum]] was unambiguous.

"The overall aim of Business Action for Water is to profile business and industry as positive agents to achieve the goals, commitments and activities of the [[World Water Forum]]. It will try to achieve this by 1) communicating and promoting business contributions as a partner in water-related issues, and 2) ensuring business has a seat at the water table, i.e., that the needs and interests of business are also taken into account in a reasonable and equitable way by the international community" <ref> [http://www.businessactionforwater.org/ Business Action for Water - The Business Network Dedicated to the World Water Forum] Accessed 6th January 2010 </ref>.

==Members and links==

The original founders of [[Business Action for Water]], the [[International Chamber of Commerce]] and the [[World Business Council for Sustainable Development]] represent scores of businesses. As they acknowledge they bring 'together a comprehensive network of businesses, large and small, drawn from many sectors and regions around the world' 

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