Global Water Partnership - GWP

Building the capacity of a self-reliant community in Grenada 

Mt. Granby community meeting

The Mt. Granby community in Grenada does not receive potable water from a municipal system. Instead, it is responsible for managing its own system, including covering maintenance costs. GWP Caribbean have been collaborating with the Mt. Granby Water Committee to increase the capacity of the community’s dam and rehabilitate its water distribution system. Many parts of the system are old and due for replacement, having been experiencing leaks. Leaks in the dam mean that not all the water abstracted is available for use – leading to unsustainable over-abstraction to meet the community’s needs.  

GWP Caribbean were approached by the community for support and have played a multifaceted role in the Mt. Granby Project to date. Support started with GWP Caribbean playing an instrumental role in developing the project proposal and launching the project in 2023. After leveraging their expertise to design a comprehensive plan tailored to the community’s specific needs, GWP Caribbean have also been active in the current implementation phase, and specifically pivotal in providing and and accessing grant funding and securing financial resources necessary for project execution. In 2023, this included the following activities:  

  • Organising capacity-building sessions: one focused on water committee operations, attended by 25 community members; and the other on integrated water resources management, attended by 30 community members. 
  • Facilitating the formation of a well-constituted and functioning committee. 
  • Providing funding for infrastructure enhancement, including raising the level of the dam wall. 
  • Facilitating the development of a Water Safety Plan due to be completed by December 2024. 

Launching a visionary policy plan for Curaçao 

After years of collaboration and dedication from GWP Caribbean and partners, an integrated water resources management (IWRM) Policy Plan for Curaçao was launched on World Water Day in March 2023. This transformative plan represents a significant shift towards comprehensive water management practices, driven by collaborative endeavours to address water challenges and pave the way for a sustainable future for Curaçao’s water resources and communities. 

The development of the IWRM Policy Plan was made possible by the collaborative efforts and strategic vision of key stakeholders, notably led by Ms Toré, a distinguished member of the GWP Caribbean Steering Committee. Tireless efforts, working with the Government of Curaçao and other stakeholders, have brought this policy plan to fruition. GWP Caribbean’s early involvement, providing technical support and expertise on IWRM, laid the foundation for this journey. 

Through their guidance and assistance, GWP Caribbean contributed valuable insights and resources, ensuring that the policy plan aligned with international best practices and standards.