Global Water Partnership
Global Water Partnership is a association that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Cambodia launches national strategies to address drought and climate resilient water management
With climate pressures rising and prolonged dry seasons becoming the new norm, Cambodia has officially launched two groundbreaking national strategies to tackle its most pressing water challenges. The launch of the Cambodia National Action Plan on Drought Management and Adaptation 2025-2030 and Cambodia Climate Resilient and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Action Plan 2026-2030 marks a new era in the […]
Malta pioneers advance in non-conventional water resources with Alter Aqua RECAP project
This week, at Malta’s National Water Conference, Global Water Partnership – Mediterranean (GWP-Med) and Malta’s Energy and Water Agency (EWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Alter Aqua RECAP project—an initiative focused on advancing Malta’s water resilience through promoting the use of recycled greywater for domestic uses. It builds on more than a decade of collaboration delivering tangible […]
Mono River Basin transboundary water management project launched in Benin and Togo
The Regional Initiative for Water and Sanitation in the Mono cross-border basin (RIWE-Mono) aims to restore ecosystems, improve the living conditions of people living along the river and promote concerted, sustainable management of natural resources, while strengthening cross-border cooperation between the two countries (Benin and Togo) that share this watercourse. The Mono river is approximately […]
Alex Simalabwi appointed new Executive Secretary and CEO of Global Water Partnership
New Executive Secretary and CEO Joins Leadership Team to Boost GWP’s Mission on Water Security and Climate Resilience
Alan AtKisson appointed new executive secretary of the Global Water Partnership
The Global Water Partnership has appointed Alan AtKisson as its new Executive Secretary. Alan brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in the development sector. “His strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence, as well as his track record balancing innovation and risk with solid programmatic results stood out during the […]
Bridging the divide between water and finance
Water managers often claim that more funding needs to be invested in water security. While that is undoubtedly true, it is also true that water managers could do better in terms of spending the budgets that are already allocated to them. On the other hand, given water’s connection to every other aspect of sustainable development, […]
Tanzania to launch $20 billion Water Investment Programme
The Government of Tanzania will launch a USD 20 billion national Water Investment Programme (TanWIP) in 2023. The Programme’s goal is to enhance water security in Tanzania through the mobilisation of resources for strategic investments, fostering multisectoral collaboration, and promoting sustainable water management practices, all in alignment with the SDG targets and Tanzania's long-term development […]
GWP collaborates to ensure climate policy embraces water security
Over the past year and a half, GWP has been proud to work alongside committed partners in the water and sanitation sector to ensure that the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) includes how climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services can be integrated in the Framework’s ‘water’ theme. Water, sanitation, and hygiene services are key […]
Botswana to develop a $10.8 billion Water Investment Programme
The development of a USD 10.8 billion Botswana Water Investment Programme is currently under way following H.E. Mokgweetsi Masisi’s commitment at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference in New York to place the provision of water and sanitation services as well as the attendant infrastructure at the forefront of the national development agenda. Addressing his […]