The 1st Meeting of the Core Desalination Group (CDG) set-up in the framework of SWIM-SM took place in Athens on 11-12 June 2012 with the objectives to:
(a) Review, discuss and validate the findings of a SWIM-SM assessment on Desalination Best Available Technologies (BATs) in Rural and Local Areas;
(b) Discuss the necessity for the formulation of a regional vision and strategic plan for desalination tacking stock of existing knowledge and good practices, including previous assessments by UNEP and UNEP MAP, EC funded projects on techno-economic potential on combined solar power desalination plants, work of specialized organizations, etc.;
(c) To establish a dialogue with national desalination experts on desalination BAT applicable to the region;

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