The BESSE project is a collaborative effort of academic, professional and non-governmental organisations with an aim to contribute to the Renewed, Sustainable Development Strategy of the European Union through the enhancement of the links between sanitation policy and research on sustainable sanitation development. The BESSE Final Seminar aims to provide an opportunity to debate the promotion of innovative processes in the field of sanitation in Europe. A Sanitation Policy Guidelines book, containing key findings as well as policy recommendations, will be presented and will form the basis for the discussions.