The programme will promote urban sustainability, reduce poverty, enhance environmental protection and support integrated water resources management. Key elements include:

• Monitoring progress towards achieving Millennium Goal targets in the water and sanitation sector in Asian cities
  
• Mobilizing political will through advocacy and exchange of information
  
• Strengthening regional, country and city level capacities for integrated water and sanitation management including Gender mainstreaming.
  
• Creating a new ethic among children and community through Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education.
  
• Promoting pro-poor investments in the water and sanitation sector