Planning for the realization of the rights to water and sanitation 2011, para. 83h
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[The human rights framework puts a strong emphasis on accountability. Legal frameworks provide the basis for accountability by allowing people to base their claims on legally binding entitlements. These should be complemented by targets backed by relevant and reliable data and reflecting State commitment for which Governments can be held accountable. In this regard:] States must put into place mechanisms and remedies to hold the relevant actors accountable for following the plan and achieving the targets it has set;
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation