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