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Johannesburg, October 12 2017 – Leading water, infrastructure and financial sector stakeholders met in Johannesburg for in-depth talks on funding models to improve South Africa’s water security. The third Annual Water Stewardship summit, kicked off with calls for the financial sector to look introspectively at ways to support efforts to close the water services infrastructure funding […]

Since the beginning of 2017, the three large working groups that had been in operation evolved into six working committees that were more limited to the needs, problems and opportunities that were identified in the spaces for dialogue. The new committees today address the following issues: 1. Water Works for Taxes 2. Groundwater management 3. […]

October 4, 2017 – The Ministry of Water and Irrigation in collaboration with the 2030 Water Resource Group Tanzania Partnership held a two-day multi-sectoral forum on 4 and 5 October to discuss Tanzania’s water management issues. The forum participants included representatives from the private sector, government and civil society organizations. Professor Kitila Mkumbo, Permanent Secretary in the […]

January 2018 will mark a new phase for 2030 WRG as the program moves from IFC to the World Bank Water Global Practice (Water GP). The strategic decision has been made by the 2030 WRG Governing Council to accommodate opportunities for larger scale impact as the program is set to expand its operations. 2030 WRG […]

In this quarterly edition of ‘Partner in the Spotlight’ we interviewed Phyllis Wakiaga, CEO of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers  (KAM) about her vision on Kenya’s water management challenges, incentives for the private sector to collaborate with governments and a new industrial water policy.  KAM’s goals are to promote competitive and sustainable local manufacturing. How […]

As part of a global initiative of 2030 WRG, Peru also interviewed its main stakeholders to gain insights into their appreciation and perceptions about the work that 2030 WRG has been undertaking in Peru. The results are encouraging: Awareness: 97% consider the role of the 2030WRG to improve governance and reduce the water gap excellent […]

Since 2016, 2030 WRG Peru has been working closely with the National Water Authority (ANA) to look for the best possible alternatives to ensure that companies in the private sector measure their water footprint throughout the value chain. This now means that they are aware of their own water consumption and can take actions to […]

MUMBAI, 13 Oct 2017 – The Government of Maharashtra has partnered with 2030 WRG to form the State’s first Water Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) for transformative solutions in water resources management.  The first meeting of the MSP Steering Board for was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, on 7 August 2017.  Emphasizing […]

Mumbai, 13 October 2017 – The Government of Maharashtra has partnered with 2030 WRG to form the State’s first Water Multi-Stakeholder Platform for transformative solutions in water resources management.  The first meeting of the MSP Steering Board for was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, on 7 August 2017.  Emphasizing […]

Mexico City, October 11, 2017 – A core group of representative of industries (including Bimbo, Danone, Cuahtémoc Brewery, and Femsa Foundation), the Toluca Valley Business Council (representing more than 40 international and domestic industries with operations in the Toluca Valley), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the Lerma River Commission (a local government body in charge […]