Next Generation Sanitation Knowledge Hub

The Next Generation Sanitation Knowledge Hub is Officially Live! Thank you to the speakers/presenters and all who joined us today for the launch. Be sure to visit the site, explore, research and connect. More to come! #sanitation #innovation #wash #water #africa #sastep

In the News! The NGS Knowledge Hub is featured in South Africa's Mail & Guardian. Join us today for the official launch of the platform and explore the future of sanitation innovation in Africa. There's still time to register NOW! #sanitation #innovation #water #wash

Join us on 3rd September for the official virtual launch of the Next Generation Sanitation Knowledge Hub platform with an expert panel exploring policy, research and market access of new sanitation technologies in Africa. The South African Sanitation Technology Enterprise Programme (SASTEP) Water Research Commission Meet the Speakers! Dr. Preyan Arumugam, PhD is a sanitation scientist with a passion for innovation around sanitation delivery to the underserved. Her expertise is in testing and monitoring of non-sewered sanitation (NSS), design and evaluation of decentralized wastewater treatment systems, standards development and revision (ISO 30500, SANS 1733) related to NSS and informing policy around sanitation provision in South Africa. She works closely with the eThekwini Municipality and is funded primarily through the WRC-SASTEP. Dr Arumugam is currently aiming to establish a formal Testing Centre for sanitation treatment technologies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Valerie Naidoo completed Masters and PhD degrees from the University of KwaZulu Natal in the Pollution Research Group (Department of Chemical Engineering), with experience in wastewater systems. She has 6 years industry experience at Unilever South Africa and Unilever AMET (Africa, Middle East and Turkey) in innovations development and implementation. Currently, she is the Executive Manager of Business Development and Innovations at the Water Research Commission. Valerie is the Past President of the Water Institute of Southern Africa, and previous Chair of the Board of the Water Institute of Southern Africa, a 3000-membership body for water sector professionals in Southern Africa. Currently is a member of IWA Innovators Platform Malick Madeira is an experienced leader with 14+ years in International Development, Banking and Urban Development across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He has a proven track record coordinating and managing large-scale programs of multi-million-dollar investments. He is a strategic thinker with a global perspective, skilled in PPP stakeholder engagement and driving innovation to achieve ambitious goals. He has facilitated entry and presence of the Foundation in 12 countries under the WASH program. #sanitation #innovation #africa #sastep #water #wash

In the News! Check out our feature story in Ghana's MyJoyOnline! Be sure to join us for the official launch on 3rd September. #sanitation #innovation #water #wash

Register to join us for the official virtual launch of the Next Generation Sanitation Knowledge Hub with an expert panel exploring policy, research and market access of new sanitation technologies in Africa. #sanitation #innovation #africa #wash #water

On 3rd September, we will officially launch our digital platform that will educate, inform and amplify stakeholders on waterless sanitation innovation in Africa. Read more + Register to attend the virtual launch https://lnkd.in/ea8hbDJZ

In the news! The SA Water Commission has received the prestigious Global Innovation award at the International Water Association Congress. WRC 's Sudhir Pillay shares reflections on their work, innovation and the award. https://lnkd.in/erB4mKYF #water #innovation #sanitation

Economist Impact compiled a new briefing paper to highlight the social and economic benefits of investment in water and sanitation services in Africa and to explore funding alternatives for meeting the water investment needs in the region. Read: https://lnkd.in/eEVGJ4D4

From our feature interviews, it is apparent that making changes from the policy level has the most impact on sanitation transformation. In his recent interview, Malick Madeira shared work he and his team have done developing a sanitation strategy for Cote D'Ivoire. Know of interesting sanitation policies being implemented in Africa? Please share them with us. #sanitation #wash #water #policy #africa #cotedivoire

Prana's compact modular treatment system turns black and grey water into reusable water for toilet flushing and irrigation. Want to learn more about sanitation innovation? You'll soon have the opportunity to join our Knowledge Hub community for relevant content as we build a thriving NGS industry across Africa. Official launch coming soon! #sanitation #innovation #water #sustainability #africa