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Global power shifts are altering the development landscape, necessitating a parallel shift from a development aid focus to a global development policy that addresses priorities linked to global public goods. The European Union has the funds, expertise and experience to drive this initiative, but first its member countries need to agree on concrete goals and implement a common strategy for realizing them. Public diplomacy regarding EU development policy needs improvement. The EU and its members must convey to the public that global development is a long-haul process that does not immediately produce measurable results. The EU must also convey that the short-term costs will be outweighed by the longer-term benefits of equitable GPG provision.

SYNOPSISA Strict application of recommendations contained in Report 711 generates the need for the examination of large numbers of samples with daily analysis being required at certain treatment works. Manpower resources were not available to achieve this, and an alternative procedure for bacteriological monitoring was necessary.The paper describes a technique for 'on‐site' monitoring of the bacteriological quality of a water supply on a daily basis. Based on the multiple tube method, the test provides a qualitative yedno indication of the quality of the water being produced. Experiences in the use of this technique are outlined.