As a key element for life, Water has been on the agenda of many policy-makers and practitioners for decades.
But climate change, growing populations, pandemics
and insufficient management of water are making issues worse.
Water is a fundamental need, even more so in this period of coronavirus.
Climate change in this area affects us immensely.
It forces us to step up our efforts.
To do more, faster, better.
Global and local water challenges cannot be overcome by public involvement alone.
We are here to make people understand that it is important to pay for water
in order to preserve the pumps.
Inclusion, innovation and private sector involvement are vital factors in any water strategy.
But how do you make these public-private partnerships in water work?
Over the last 10 years, the Sustainable Water Fund
has generated a wealth of experience in its implementation.
If there is enough water, we will change our life in a sustainable way.
Global water challenges need systemic change-
the introduction of new practices into existing structures, processes and constant learning.
We continue cracking our minds to think how best we can make this more sustainable,
how best we can make it scalable.
The Sustainable Water Fund combines public and private capacity, finance and resources
to explore sustainable, high-quality service delivery models
and new water management practices.
The fund co-finances projects focused on inclusivity, environment and financial sustainability
in the areas of drinking water and sanitation, water efficiency in agriculture
and integrated water resource management.
This pump represents great hope, for me and many other women in the village.
Now the pump is nearby, available every day.
From small tech companies to water utilities, NGOs and national governments,
the fund works with over 40 partnership projects in 20 countries,
involving more than 200 private sector organisations and public entities.
As the world works together to overcome the effects of the global pandemic,
solving the world’s water challenges is more urgent than ever.
With our partners, private and public, we are proud to contribute to a better understanding
of partnerships and sustainability in the global water domain,
reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.
We empower,
and the moment we do the empowerment, we leave the other cog moving by itself.
The Sustainable Water Fund is a programme from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-finances this programme.
Connect with us if you are interested in learning more.
Because together, we recognise and embrace water’s multiple values,
reconcile its values and build trust.