Jakarta, April 24 -- The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) expects the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Bali to bring a big influence on global water management policies.

Expert Staff to the Minister of PUPR for Technology, Industry, and the Environment, Endra S. Atmawidjaja, stated on Wednesday that Indonesia is believed to have a big influence on decision making and water management policies for global interests.

The 10th WWF will also become a momentum to ensure global cooperation in maintaining the sustainability of water resources for human life, he noted.

"Since the beginning, Indonesia has consistently pushed for water issues to be discussed at the highest level at various forums. It needs strong encouragement fr...