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In May, 17 employees of WEB Bonaire successfully completed the Hygienic Working Practices for Drinking Water and Sampling course. This training, led by instructor David den Dulk, builds on previous sessions held in 2017 and 2018.
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World Water Academy's workshop, "Strategic Capacity Building for a Future-Proof Water Sector: Women in Water," held at the WISA2024 Biennial Conference in Durban, South Africa, was an outstanding success. Co-hosted by the Blue Deal, this dynamic session captivated a diverse audience, particularly young women passionate about the water sector.
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World Water Academy actively participated in the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on water resources cooperation between South Africa and the Netherlands during the recent WISA conference in Durban. The Dutch delegation, led by Her Excellency Joanne Doornewaard, Dutch Ambassador to South Africa, fostered a productive discussion alongside representatives from Blue Deal South Africa, Wetskills, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, DWS, and Rand Water.
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From April 29 to May 2, a delegation from Rand Water Academy visited World Water Academy. Rand Water is a South African water utility company that provides drinking water to over 11 million people in, among others, the Gauteng region. It is the largest water utility company in Africa. Various topics were covered during the visit, ranging from course development and multimedia design to quality assurance and digital learning environments.
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From March 19 to 22, Gabriëlle Knufman, CEO of World Water Academy, participated in an economic mission to Vietnam. The mission, organised by the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), aimed to strengthen trade relations and investments between the Netherlands and Vietnam.
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During the celebratory Dijkwerkersdag (Dike Workers' Day) on March 28, 2024, Eric Withaar from the Dutch National Flood Protection Program (HWBP) , Gabriëlle Knufman from World Water Academy, and Fianne Lindenaar from TwynstraGudde jointly signed for the redevelopment and implementation of the HWBP training program for the period 2024-2028.
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World Water Academy recently conducted its customized "Basic Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Systems Bonaire" course aimed at strengthening WEB Bonaire employees' knowledge of the sewage system and wastewater treatment on the island.
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A heartfelt commendation to our exceptional educators and trainers on this International Day of Education. Your dedication, passion, and expertise leave a lasting impact on our students in the Netherlands and abroad.
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IHE-Delft and World Water Academy combine forces with advanced operation & maintenance course in Egypt.
In collaboration with IHE Delft, World Water Academy was responsible for the development of a tailor-made course and providing an expert trainer. Course coordinator Bram Ooms was involved in the preparation of the course.
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