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See LWUA CEO Bertus Bierman in conversation with Kirsten Kelly Kelly, editor of Water & Sanitation Africa Magazine (WASA). In this video, Bertus explores the Association's transformation, provides an update on the Olifants Management Model Programme and discusses the way forward. Share your thoughts in the comments. #LWUA #OMMP #ImprovingLivesThroughWater #WaterInfrastructure

📢 Development of a Regulatory framework for #ruralWSS and small water supplies initiated under a joint working approach. ESAWAS regulators association in collaboration with partners is seeking to develop a comprehensive framework and strategy for regulation of rural water supply and sanitation (WSS) and small water supplies in other contexts. This will serve as a guidance document for countries across Africa to professionalise the operations and management of rural WSS and small water supplies under formalised governance and regulatory arrangements in order to raise the management, quality, sustainability, inclusion and resilience of WSS service delivery. Rural areas appear to be underserved both in terms of access to WSS and the level of services provided. However, in recent years, rural WSS services are seeing a shift from mere hardware provision, towards a greater level of professionalization. Recognising the significant contribution of small water supplies in achieving universal access to safely managed drinking water and public health in general, there is need for appropriate accountability mechanisms to ensure that services meet acceptable and enforceable performance standards. The regulatory framework for #ruralWSS and small water supplies is being developed with oversight of a joint working group comprising World Health Organization, African Water and Sanitation Association _ Association Africaine de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement, African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW), Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP), African Forum for Utility Regulators, UNICEF, WaterAid, Water Integrity Network (WIN), Uptime and 8 regulators. The work is being led by the consultant Aguaconsult Ltd. Interested in contributing? Email us at secretariat@esawas.org or join the discussion on Engage https://lnkd.in/dzq5M6ic #ruralWSS #SDG6

Digitalisation has the potential to enable water and sanitation service providers to do 'More with Less'. However, the path to digital transformation for the utilities in the business of water and sanitation service delivery is not straightforward. Discover the key themes from the IWA Water and Development Congress in Kigali, where industry leaders discussed making affordable digital solutions a reality for utilities worldwide. Check out the latest article in IWA Source Magazine to learn more about how we can work together for a smarter, more efficient future. To read more - Pipes to pixels: the digital discussion: https://lnkd.in/gBwcZSNa International Water Association | Samuela Guida | Athena Infonomics | National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) | Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat (GWOPA) | Container Based Sanitation Alliance | WaterWorX | Lukanga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LgWSC) | African Water and Sanitation Association _ Association Africaine de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement #DigitalWater #Digitalisation #WaterAndSanitation #IWACongress #WaterDevelopment #TechForGood

I’m happy to share some reflections from our latest paper, written together with Klaas Schwartz and Mireia Tutusaus. Partnerships in water and sanitation delivery bring together unique expertise, expectations, and—inevitably—complex power dynamics. When different partners come together, these dynamics shape the partnership in ways that go beyond simple collaboration. In this paper, we looked at what accountability means in partnerships built on solidarity-Water Operators' Partnership between VEI and Water Boards in Malawi. In practice, the partnerships lean heavily on relational governance, and interestingly, relational governance seems effective as long as the partnership yields results. Trust and outcomes reinforce each other: success builds trust, which, in turn, supports even greater success. However, due to partners’ expectations, organizational cultures, and values, we find that aiming for “optimal” accountability may be unrealistic; instead, creating accountability structures that are both sufficient and mutually acceptable is an achievement in itself. Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance/UN-Habitat (GWOPA) VEI IHE Delft Institute for Water Education International Water Association WASTE NL Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR)

The USAID Indonesia Urban Resilience, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene project works to improve the performance of water utilities across Indonesia to increase access to water and sanitation services for the urban poor. This includes supporting and training professionals like Robby Saputra, who grew up without access to safe drinking water and now works as a chemist for the Pontianak water utility to improve other people's access to safe water. Read more about Robby's story and USAID's work in this blog originally published on USAID Global Waters.

On 22 June 2024, Rand Water embarks on a 37-day maintenance regime that will see days-long water disruptions hitting parts of Gauteng on a set schedule. The taste of water shedding in Tshwane is already plaguing the residents due to the dire need for extensive proactive maintenance of South Africa's water infrastructure. This can only be achieved with the government and the private sector working together.   "Mergence Investment Managers (MIM) is the only asset manager with a stake in the two privately owned water concessions in South Africa, Siza Water in KwaZulu Natal and Silulumanzi in Limpopo, by means of a Public Private Partnership we have with SA Water Works (SAWW). Siza Water celebrated its 25th anniversary in March 2024 and the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo lauded the project which has recently received Green Drop certification and supplies free water daily to 450,000 customers, 300,000 of whom are served classified as indigent communities. It is no secret that “water-shedding” in parts of South Africa is looking increasingly likely. We commend the government on establishing the Water Partnership Office in the Development Bank of SA to bring together the Department of Water and Sanitation, National Treasury, other departments, and financiers to work together with municipalities on long-term solutions. We believe the SAWW-Mergence PPP model could be replicated nationwide." ~ Sholto Dolamo, Managing Director MIM   #Impact #Investing #Public #Private #Partnership #ESG #Sustainable #People #Planet #Profit #PPP

Digitalisation has the potential to enable #water and #sanitation service providers to do 'More with Less’. At IWA Water and Development Congress (held on Dec 11) in Kigali, Rwanda, experts debated the best path forward, from building software in-house vs. licensing, to the role of regulation in driving change. One thing is clear: to expand access to affordable, sustainable water & sanitation services, the sector must embrace #digitalinnovation. But the path to #digitaltransformation is far from straightforward! Want to dive deeper into this critical issue? Check out the latest article to discover the key themes that emerged on how we can work together to make affordable digital solutions a reality for utilities around the world! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtmEEpFQ International Water Association | Deepa Karthykeyan | Eunice Gnay Namirembe | Rachel Peletz | Aquaya | Athena Infonomics #TechThursday #WaterAndSanitation #IWACongress #WaterDevelopment #WaterforAll #SanitationSolutions #SanitationforAll #TechForGood #WaterManagement

ESAWAS in collaboration with African Water and Sanitation Association _ Association Africaine de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement and the Pan-African Association of Sanitation Actors (PASA) convened 11 regulators and 22 service providers from across Africa to discuss the enablers for attaining and sustaining improved performance in access and quality of services in the 1st Service Provider- Regulator engagement dialogue. The main emphasis was on exploring the key requirements for accelerating progress towards and post the SDGS. Read our latest news article that highlights the key takeaways

👏 Exciting news from Belize LIS-Water, ADERASA asociación de reguladores, and the Inter-American Development Bank have challenged the Public Utilities Commission of Belize (PUC) to undertake the simplified #watergov assessment. And the results? The PUC went above and beyond by completing the full guided self-assessment of the policies and regulation of water and sanitation services in the country, as the first step of a process of change! This achievement reflects dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm. The PUC has proven that with determination and collaboration, progress is possible. We are proud to stand alongside the PUC on this journey, as they pave the way for transformative regulatory advancements in Belize. 💪 This milestone is part of a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing public policies and regulation in Latin America and the Caribbean. With more than 15 regulators across the region participating, this collective effort marks a new chapter in improving water and sanitation regulation. Discover more at www.watergov.org. #watergov #regulation #WASH

Read the interview with John Butterworth, IRCWASH, on the Global Water and Sanitation Utilities Report 📚 Last month at the UN-Habitat’s World Urban Forum (#WUF12) in #Cairo, Egypt, the GWOPA team sat down with John Butterworth from IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre. John is leading the development of a groundbreaking report in collaboration with GWOPA/UN-Habitat, titled The State of Water and Sanitation Utilities on Water and Sanitation. This first-of-its-kind report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of utilities worldwide and their critical role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). The report will explore key aspects of water and sanitation utilities, including their scale, #governance, performance, and contributions to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. It will also examine how #utilities impact other goals, such as #health, #climateresilience, and decent work. ➡️ Explore insights from John for the upcoming report here https://lnkd.in/eMk_wZu3 📨 Subscribe to the GWOPA news to receive the latest updates from the global alliance, exclusive WOPs insights, and more - directly to your inbox https://lnkd.in/eqtRctAY