The GAPWAS project closing week in Abidjan was dedicated to the exchange between the two partner organizations AfWA and GWP.
Index of Members
Take a look at the Members of GWP. At a glance you can immediately see the industry and competencies of the respective member.
International Market Development
https://germanwaterpartnership.de/en/international-market-development/
Marie-Ann Koch
Field of expertise: Head of Strategy & Communications
Career: Marie-Ann Koch’s focus is on strategic management, network development, and science communication. Her expertise was shaped by positions at NOW GmbH and DVGW, among others. At GWP, she contributes her distinctive skills in stakeholder-specific, target group-oriented communication, in the management of complex communication processes, and in promoting dialogue between interest groups. She is a cultural scientist, studied French philology at the University of Potsdam and the Université Paris-Est Créteil, and earned a master’s degree in “Urban Future” from the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
Language skills: German, English, French, basic knowledge of Russian and Italian
Water means to me: Life. Responsibility. Movement. As the basis of all life, it is fundamental and at the same time in many places taken for granted. As a limited resource, it is worth protecting – an obligation to use it consciously in order to preserve it for future generations. As a never-resting element, it is constantly in flux, finding its way and reminding us to remain flexible.
Contact:
+49 30 3988722 40
koch[at]germanwaterpartnership.de
Interview: How Knowledge and Technology Transfer Pave the Way Toward a Resilient, Sustainable Water Future in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has been facing unprecedented challenges. The deliberate destruction of critical infrastructure threatens both the economy and lives. Hanna Montavon, CEO of the Mykolaiv Water Hub (MWH), describes the situation on the ground and provides insights into the joint project between GWP and MWH aimed at strengthening a resilient and sustainable water future in Ukraine.
Which technologies are in demand? How can German organizations support the DBU-funded initiative? And what opportunities does participation in this Europe-wide recognized solidarity project offer for GWP members? Montavon answers these questions in the interview.
German-Ukrainian Project Strengthens Sustainable Water Infrastructure in Ukraine
GWP and the Mykolaiv Water Hub (MWH) have officially launched a joint project to strengthen a sustainable water infrastructure in Ukraine.
Paula Reuß
Field of expertise: International trade fairs & events
Career: Paula Reuß studied European Ethnology and Library and Information Science at the Humboldt University in Berlin and subsequently completed the Erasmus Mundus Master’s program Euroculture – Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context in Strasbourg and Bilbao. During her studies, she specialized in international politics and social transformation processes. She gained professional experience at the German Embassy in Ottawa and in international economic cooperation projects. Most recently, she worked as a consultant specializing in delegation trips, specialist events and international communication.
Language skills: German, English, French
Water means to me: Essential resource for life, human right, crisis factor, innovation.
Contact:
+49 30 3988722 42
reuss[at]germanwaterpartnership.de
“Water is life” – GAPWAS project employee Alexandre Kanga on motivation, strategy and impact
In this interview, GAPWAS project employee Alexandre Kanga talks about his motivation, strategic work in the water sector - and why data plays a key role in sustainable development.
Alina Burkardt
Field of expertise: Communications
Carreer: Alina Burkardt completed her Bachelor’s degree in Media Management and subsequently graduated with a Master’s degree in Corporate Communications at the Stuttgart Media University. During her Master’s degree, she specialised in political communication and wrote her thesis on climate change communication. Alongside this, she worked in the communications department of an energy company and was engaged in communications and marketing for a non-profit climate protection organisation.
Language skills: German, English, French, basic Italian
Water means to me: Water is a human right. Although our blue planet is covered in water, clean water remains a valuable resource that we must protect responsibly.
Contact:
+49 30 3988722 41
burkardt[at]germanwaterpartnership.de
Alexandre Kanga
Field of expertise: As GAPWAS Project Officer since December 2024, Alexandre Kanga is responsible for supporting the implementation of the German Partnership Water and Sanitation project within the framework of the collaboration between the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and German Water Partnership (GWP). In parallel, he has been serving as Data and Strategy Manager at AfWASA for over two years, focusing on data-driven decision-making and strategic planning for the association.
Carreer: Alexandre Kanga currently works as a GAPWAS Project Officer, contributing to international cooperation in the water and sanitation sector. Additionally, he has been the Data and Strategy Manager at AfWASA for more than two years, where he plays a key role in optimizing data management and developing strategic insights for the association. His expertise spans project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic data management. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a Bioforce certificate in Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation. He is fluent in French and has a good understanding of English.
Language skills: French, English
Water means to me: A legacy we must protect, ensuring its flow for generations to come.
Contact:
+225 07 47 31 72 80
akanga[at]afwasa.org