Development cooperation in the water and sanitation sector 2016, para. 17
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The principle of participation requires that national stakeholders have ownership and control over development in the processes of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and assessment. Development is for the people. If their knowledge and expectations are not incorporated in the processes, development cooperation in the water and sanitation sector can never improve their access to water, sanitation and hygiene in a manner consistent with their human rights. National ownership is particularly crucial for the sustainability of development.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation