/ Southern Africa
Namibian President H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob nominated as Co-Chair of International High Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa
The Executive Committee of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) has formally noted and welcomed the nomination of His Excellency Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, and the current host country of the Presidency of AMCOW as Co-Chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa.
/ Southern Africa
Second Pan-African Consultation gathers feedback on framework and indicators of AIP Water Investment Scorecard
The second virtual consultation on the development of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard took place on 16 September 2021, under the leadership of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), and supported by Global Water Partnership Africa.
/ Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Mediterranean, Southern Africa, West Africa
EVENT: Second Pan-African Stakeholder Consultation on the Development of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard
Registration for the Second Pan-African Stakeholder Consultation on the AIP Water Investment Scorecard, scheduled to take place virtually on 16 September 2021, is now open for all representatives of African government departments related to water, development and multilateral organisations, civil society, technical experts, river basin organisations and the media.
/ Southern Africa
GWPSA meets with H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar
A GWPSA delegation, led by Executive Secretary Mr. Alex Simalabwi, has met with H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, on 9 September 2021 in Zanzibar Town to discuss GWP work in the region.
/ Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Mediterranean, Southern Africa, West Africa
Roadmap adopted for an International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa at Inaugural Convenors Meeting
The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), along with the other co-convenors of the High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa adopted a roadmap during their inaugural meeting hosted by AMCOW and the Global Center on Adaptation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on 7 September 2021.
/ Southern Africa
SADC and partners to convene Gender Session at 9th SADC RBO Workshop
The Gender Session for the 9th Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) River Basin Organisations / Shared Watercourse Institutions (RBOs/SWIs) Workshop will be held virtually on 21 September 2021, under the theme ‘Integrating gender equality and social inclusion into water programs of the SADC RBOs/SWIs and Member States.
/ Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Global, Mediterranean, Southern Africa, West Africa
President Kikwete calls on global leaders to increase ambition for climate-resilient water security in Africa ahead of COP26
/ Global, Southern Africa
Connecting climate and development through water critical ahead of COP26
Investments in water security must be at the center of solutions for both climate change and post Covid-19 economic recovery. Specifically, investments in water information, institutions, and infrastructure encompassing all levels are essential.