Africa
Chamber and Association Partnership GAPWAS: Project Completion of the 1st Phase in Abidjan
27.05.2026
The GAPWAS project closing week in Abidjan was dedicated to the exchange between the two partner organizations AfWA and GWP.› Read more: Chamber and Association Partnership GAPWAS: Project Completion of the 1st Phase in Abidjan
“Water is life” – GAPWAS project employee Alexandre Kanga on motivation, strategy and impact
22.04.2025
In this interview, GAPWAS project employee Alexandre Kanga talks about his motivation, strategic work in the water sector - › Read more: “Water is life” – GAPWAS project employee Alexandre Kanga on motivation, strategy and impact
Ask the Experts – 11th Edition: Strengthening Water Operator Partnerships
30.03.2025
The format aims to foster technical exchange between German and African professionals in the water and sanitation sectors, while addressing› Read more: Ask the Experts – 11th Edition: Strengthening Water Operator Partnerships
Urban Water Resilience – A Global Challenge
17.12.2024
The BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues 2024 focused “Reshaping Our Cities – Urban Water Resilience” and attracted almost 700 registered› Read more: Urban Water Resilience – A Global Challenge
Ask the Experts: Water Reuse Unlocked
08.12.2024
Once again, the 10th edition of the expert exchange format ‘Ask the Experts’ attracted numerous participants from Africa and Germany.› Read more: Ask the Experts: Water Reuse Unlocked
German-African Business Summit 2024 in Nairobi: Strengthening German-African Economic Relations
07.12.2024
GWP joined the 5th German-African Business Summit (GABS), promoting technology exchange and trust in sustainable "Made in Germany" solutions.› Read more: German-African Business Summit 2024 in Nairobi: Strengthening German-African Economic Relations
Water Security in Africa (WASA) research programme main phase kicks off in Stellenbosch, 25-27 September 2024
22.09.2024
The research programme convenes more than 100 researchers from Southern Africa and Germany for its kick-off conference.› Read more: Water Security in Africa (WASA) research programme main phase kicks off in Stellenbosch, 25-27 September 2024
Together for a Global Water Transition: GWP annual conference sets new milestones
24.07.2024
GWP discussed with around 150 members, partners and guests from politics, civil society and business at its traditional annual conference.› Read more: Together for a Global Water Transition: GWP annual conference sets new milestones
WASANet – A project for the networking of research, industry and operators in Southern Africa
26.06.2024
As part of the Water Security in Africa (WASA) programme, which is funded by the BMBF, GWP is involved› Read more: WASANet – A project for the networking of research, industry and operators in Southern Africa
#WaterWiseEU: Water resilience in focus at the European Green Week in Brussels
25.06.2024
The Brussels Conference of the European Green Week on May 29 and 30, 2024 was also the starting point › Read more: #WaterWiseEU: Water resilience in focus at the European Green Week in Brussels
German Water Partnership elects Ingo Hannemann as new Chairman of the Board
17.06.2024
The Executive Board of GWP elected Ingo Hannemann, Technical Managing Director of HAMBURG WASSER, as the association's new Chairman.› Read more: German Water Partnership elects Ingo Hannemann as new Chairman of the Board
A Strong Network: German Water Partnership at IFAT Munich 2024
29.05.2024
The GWP joint booth offered an important forum for presenting its own services and products, for personal encounters and › Read more: A Strong Network: German Water Partnership at IFAT Munich 2024
Challenges and solutions for urban water resilience: insights from the IFAT Blue Stage Panel
29.05.2024
Experts from various fields discussed the biggest challenges and shared their experiences and solutions.› Read more: Challenges and solutions for urban water resilience: insights from the IFAT Blue Stage Panel
Guest article: AfWASA at IFAT Munich 2024
29.05.2024
Innovation and partnerships are transforming Africa’s water supply and sanitation sector A guest article by Micheline Lawson [translated from French.]› Read more: Guest article: AfWASA at IFAT Munich 2024
GWP and AfWASA strengthen their cooperation at IFAT Munich 2024
29.05.2024
In view of population growth and urbanization, Africa’s growing economy presents both challenges and opportunities for the water-, wastewater- › Read more: GWP and AfWASA strengthen their cooperation at IFAT Munich 2024
Water for Peace: World Water Day 2024
22.03.2024
“Water for Peace” - the United Nations calls for actions that illustrate how sustainable water management can contribute to › Read more: Water for Peace: World Water Day 2024
THE BLUE ECONOMY ROUND in Cairo: Press conference on EWWI Egypt Water, Waste & Infrastructure
27.07.2023
A press conference in Cairo on July 25, 2023 kicked off the upcoming EWWI, which will be held October 1› Read more: THE BLUE ECONOMY ROUND in Cairo: Press conference on EWWI Egypt Water, Waste & Infrastructure
International online conference BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues 2023 on „Closing the Loop – Circular Water Economy“
28.06.2023
Titled "Closing the Loop - Circular Water Economy", the BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues will focus on the important topic› Read more: International online conference BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues 2023 on „Closing the Loop – Circular Water Economy“
Global WOPs Congress and WOP Forum – A week dedicated to international operator partnerships
01.06.2023
The week from 22nd to 26th May 2023 was all about international operator partnerships: The 5th WOP Congress in Bonn› Read more: Global WOPs Congress and WOP Forum – A week dedicated to international operator partnerships
Global perspectives & partnerships: GWP at the Global Water Summit in Berlin
12.05.2023
The Global Water Summit took place in Berlin from 8th to 10th May. The event provided an opportunity for German› Read more: Global perspectives & partnerships: GWP at the Global Water Summit in Berlin
German Water Partnership at the ABIDJAN2023
28.03.2023
From February 19th - 23rd 2023, the 21st International AfWASA Congress & Exhibition and the 7th International FSM Conference were› Read more: German Water Partnership at the ABIDJAN2023
Accelerating Change: World Water Day 2023
21.03.2023
"Accelerating Change": The United Nations is calling for action on the occasion of World Water Day. 2023 marks the mid-term› Read more: Accelerating Change: World Water Day 2023
Working Group Industrial Water Management: new subgroup ‘Aquacultures’ formed
13.03.2023
On 9th March 2023, the Working Group on Industrial Water Management, chaired by Dr Gerd Sagawe and Dr Daniel Frank,› Read more: Working Group Industrial Water Management: new subgroup ‘Aquacultures’ formed
Successful Market Exploration in Cambodia
06.03.2023
From 27th February to 3rd March 2023, German Water Partnership e.V. (GWP) accompanied a market exploration trip with the › Read more: Successful Market Exploration in Cambodia
Frugal Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Strengthen Water Security in the Southern African Region
28.02.2023
The project “FIUWA” focuses on the nexus of water security, digital innovation, and young entrepreneurship in SAR.› Read more: Frugal Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Strengthen Water Security in the Southern African Region
There has never been a better time to enter the water sector | Talking with The Water Council’s Beverley Ferrara – #womeninwater
18.11.2022
For the fourth issue, we met with Beverley Ferrara, European Representative of The Water Council.› Read more: There has never been a better time to enter the water sector | Talking with The Water Council’s Beverley Ferrara – #womeninwater
AGTIWAS – well planned into the 2nd project year
18.11.2022
Shortly before the end of the first AGTIWAS project year, the partners of the German Water Partnership (GWP) and › Read more: AGTIWAS – well planned into the 2nd project year
Natalie Kolbe looks back on ten years at German Water Partnership
26.10.2022
“It is difficult for me to summarize my time at GWP in a few words. There were ups and downs,› Read more: Natalie Kolbe looks back on ten years at German Water Partnership
On sustainable team decision-making and the visibility of women in technical professions | Interview with Dr. Gesche Grützmacher, Berliner Wasserbetriebe – #WomenInWater
21.10.2022
In the column "Women in the water industry - #WomenInWater", German Water Partnership, together with female interviewees from the international› Read more: On sustainable team decision-making and the visibility of women in technical professions | Interview with Dr. Gesche Grützmacher, Berliner Wasserbetriebe – #WomenInWater
INVITATION | BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues – Artificial Intelligence: Reshaping the Water Industry
23.09.2022
BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues is THE global networking platform connecting innovative water management stakeholders from research, business and politics.› Read more: INVITATION | BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues – Artificial Intelligence: Reshaping the Water Industry
Opportunity for international exchange: IWA World Water Congress Copenhagen 2022
20.09.2022
Numerous GWP members and partners used the congress as an opportunity for exchange with international operators and experts from › Read more: Opportunity for international exchange: IWA World Water Congress Copenhagen 2022
Record Attendance at GAPWAS Training!
17.08.2022
In the framework of the German African Partnership for Water and Sanitation (GAPWAS), German Water Partnership e.V. (GWP) and › Read more: Record Attendance at GAPWAS Training!
Mobilizing women networks in the WASH sector | Talking with AfWA’s gender specialist Dr. Leticia Ackun – #womeninwater
24.05.2022
Together with interview partners from the international water sector, the association shines a light on the role of women› Read more: Mobilizing women networks in the WASH sector | Talking with AfWA’s gender specialist Dr. Leticia Ackun – #womeninwater
Delegation trip to the 9th World Water Forum 2022 in Dakar, Senegal
21.04.2022
The World Water Forum, the world's largest event on water, was held for the 9th time from 21 to› Read more: Delegation trip to the 9th World Water Forum 2022 in Dakar, Senegal
German Water Partnership expands cooperation with the African water sector
27.01.2022
The African continent represents an important market for companies in the German water sector, with its significance steadily increasing. Technologies› Read more: German Water Partnership expands cooperation with the African water sector
“Ask the Experts” – Second Edition | Leakage Detection
12.01.2022
After the successful implementation of "Ask the Experts" with exciting presentations and over 60 participants from Germany and Africa, we› Read more: “Ask the Experts” – Second Edition | Leakage Detection
GWP is a partner at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London
15.12.2021
We are delighted to be supporting the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London on 22-23 February 2022. The World Water-Tech› Read more: GWP is a partner at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London
UN World Water Day 2021: Valuing water
22.03.2021
On 22nd March the United Nations call for the annual World Water Day. Under the motto "Valuing water", the › Read more: UN World Water Day 2021: Valuing water
World Water Day 2021: Valuing water
22.03.2021
The United Nations is calling for World Water Day. Under the motto "Valuing water" attention is being drawn worldwide› Read more: World Water Day 2021: Valuing water
A set of measures for a sustainable water industry
24.02.2021
GWP Board of Directors' member Richard J. Vestner looks at four cross-industry trends and explains how they can work› Read more: A set of measures for a sustainable water industry
INVITATION | BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues
15.12.2020
The time has come to rethink innovative water management! Register now to secure your spot at the first virtual BLUE› Read more: INVITATION | BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues
Africa: COVID-19 accelerates the digitalisation of African utilities’ service provision
23.06.2020
During the Online-Update: Corona Crisis Africa GWP-members and experts discussed the current situation and Corona-related effects on the water sector› Read more: Africa: COVID-19 accelerates the digitalisation of African utilities’ service provision
New at GWP: CERAFILTEC
28.02.2020
The specialist for ceramic flat sheet membranes focuses primarily on non-European emerging countries. COO Miriam Sartor will explain which market› Read more: New at GWP: CERAFILTEC
New at GWP: Pydro GmbH
28.02.2020
The start-up company has set itself the goal of minimizing water losses and saving energy at the same time through› Read more: New at GWP: Pydro GmbH
Global Business Network opens Business & Cooperation Desk in Namibia
05.05.2019
The Global Business Network (GBN) program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), offers companies› Read more: Global Business Network opens Business & Cooperation Desk in Namibia
GWP opens doors and networks worldwide – a member’s statement
20.02.2019
As an international network German Water Partnership and its members pursue the ambitious goal of coping with local water problems› Read more: GWP opens doors and networks worldwide – a member’s statement
10 German Companies from the Water Sector explore Business Opportunities with Kenyan Partners
10.12.2018
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy within its Mittelstand Global Export Initiatove and in cooperation› Read more: 10 German Companies from the Water Sector explore Business Opportunities with Kenyan Partners
Water Rousources Developement Act 2018
30.10.2018
Letzte Woche wurde der “Water Resources Development Act 2018” in den USA verabschiedet, der hohe Investitionen in den Wassersektor erwarten lässt.› Read more: Water Rousources Developement Act 2018
German Water Partnership – Gateway to German Expertise
22.10.2018
Excellence in water technology and water management – your flyer in your language → Netzwerk für Ihr Know-how (deutsch) →› Read more: German Water Partnership – Gateway to German Expertise
German Desk – Financial Support and Solutions
27.09.2018
Together with partner banks and the local German Chambers of Commerce, DEG is offering “German Desks”. The service is available› Read more: German Desk – Financial Support and Solutions