46. “十年”表明，需要在最高级别提供领导。一旦满足了这一要求，行动就会产生。关于联合国系统内今后的水活动，需要会员国提供更多的领导，采取更多的行动。如“向 2015 年进发”活动所体现的，在环境卫生领域和纪念世界厕所日的活动中，这种领导的确在高度优先的问题上发挥了作用。
46. The Decade demonstrated that leadership is needed at the highest levels. When this need is fulfilled, action occurs. With regard to future activities on water within the United Nations system, more leadership and action are needed on the part of Member States. Such leadership within the context of high-priority issues, as witnessed during the “drive to 2015”, in the area of sanitation and in the observance of World Toilet Day, does produce results.