European Commissioner Jessika Roswall visited World Water Academy and KWR to discuss water resilience, skills development and lifelong learning. The visit provided an opportunity to share lessons from more than 30 years of sector-led professional development in the Dutch water sector.
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An important milestone has been reached within the Flowing Forward programme: dedicated e-learning programmes on Asset Management (AM) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are now available to partners in Bangladesh’s water sector.
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World Water Academy is working with World Waternet and Lao partners to strengthen the capacity of the country's drinking water sector. Together, we are developing a capacity-building programme for the Provincial Nam Papas, the utilities responsible for drinking water services across Laos.
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Following an earlier visit to Mauritania, World Water Academy recently welcomed a delegation to the Netherlands for the next phase of the programme. The delegation included participants from the Ministry of Hydraulics and Sanitation, SNDE, ONSER and OMVS. Led by Caroline Rouppe van der Voort, the five-day training focused on strengthening both knowledge and practical insights into integrated water management.
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The global water sector is facing increasingly complex challenges. Climate change is putting pressure on water availability and resilience, while rapid urbanisation, ageing infrastructure, digital transformation and growing skills gaps require new approaches and stronger collaboration. In this context, World Water Academy continued to strengthen its role as an international partner for capacity development, knowledge exchange and practical learning.
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In spring 2026, World Water Academy conducted an inception visit to Bangladesh for the Flowing Forward programme, aimed at strengthening Asset Management (AM) and Public–Private Partnership (PPP) capacity in the water sector.
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World Water Academy supports South African farmers in building climate resilience through accessible digital tools, training and strong local partnerships.
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Flowing Forward is a new capacity-building program aimed at strengthening the institutional capabilities of the water sector in Bangladesh. The project focuses on two key challenges: improving asset management within the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and enhancing the knowledge of public organizations to effectively develop and manage Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs).
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In December, World Water Academy participated in a strategic visit to Morocco focused on strengthening water sector skills and partnerships. Through policy dialogue, innovation exchange, and field visits, the mission highlighted the critical role of capacity building in translating innovation into practice. The Dutch–Moroccan Water Days and the signing of the Water Action Plan reinforced the shared commitment to skills development and long-term cooperation. The visit marked an important step towards a resilient and future-proof water sector in Morocco.
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This november, World Water Academy made a valuable contribution to two interactive workshops during the AWSISA Water & Sanitation Dialogue: Sisterhood in Water and Data-Driven Water Management in Johannesburg. The outcome? Inspiring conversations, new connections, and opportunities for collaboration within the water sector. The presence of Pemmy Majodina, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, reinforced the shared ambition for a future-proof and water-secure Africa.
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