WHO WE ARE
The need for ascertaining a system for the collaboration between W&S Operators for exchanging their experiences is emphasized in the Hashimoto Action Plan (HAP) that was declared by United Nations Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB) during the 4th World Water Forum held in Mach 2006 in Mexico. Global Water Operators Partnership Alliance (GWOPA) was established under umbrella of UN-Habitat in compliance of the recommendation of HAP pertaining to establishment of a global mechanism to promote Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) and is guided by an international Steering Committee of representatives of W&S Operators, their associations, NGOs, labour unions, private operators, and other key players in the water and sanitation sector. GWOPA outlined a plan to create the local Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) in different countries and regions of different water operators / key players in the sector and to work these local WOPs for taking different actions in collaboration with GWOPA to improve the water and sanitation conditions in their respective areas. During GWOPA foundation meeting held from January 29-30th, 2009, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi was elected as a member of Steering Committee.
GWOPA outlined a plan to create the local Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs) in different countries and regions of different water operators / key players in the sector and to work these local WOPs for taking different actions in collaboration with GWOPA to improve the water and sanitation conditions in their respective areas.
01. OUR VISION
To maximize the effectiveness of the urban water and sanitation utilities to deliver superior services, particularly to the urban poor, such that the SDGs for water and sanitation are achieved.
02. OUR MISSION
To foster the development and the improvements of urban W&S services through increased collaboration between utilities, civil society organizations, academia and government for advocacy, learning, networking and support partnerships among local and international peers.
03. KEY OBJECTIVES
Provide a Platform to Member W&S Operators for Collective Thinking, Raising Voice on Policy Issues, Efficiency Gains, Research and Actions.Provide a platform to W&S member Operators for collective thinking.
04. KEY OBJECTIVES
Promote Lateral Leaning Amongst Utilities And Capacity Building Through Twinning & Other Programs.
