It is envisaged that the cost of operations of the Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance Secretariat over the first three years of its activities will be in the order of USD 7.15 million (see budget in table 2). Out of this amount, UN-Habitat will provide the core staff and office expenses at an estimated USD 1.8 million. It is envisaged that the Alliance partners will contribute to the substantive activities of the Secretariat for the remaining USD 5.35 million.