The participation of UN-Water gave participating agencies a unique opportunity to interact with and engage members of the private sector and explore potential cooperation opportunities. It also enabled these agencies to learn about the recent technological advances in the water sector, better informing them of how they can make their implementation projects more effective. IFAT also served as a platform to raise awareness about UN-Water and its activities. By bringing representatives from these agencies together, the diversity of activities within UN-Water was presented to the public in an interactive and engaging manner. By holding a seminar and providing materials for people working in the water industry, UNW-DPC was able to facilitate collaboration between UN-Water members and partners to develop the capacities of the water sector.