Uniting systems thinking with technical expertise and public policy to accelerate the vision of universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene
Published on: 07/04/2022
Wednesday, 19 October, 9:00-11:30 GMT
Opening Plenary: Welcome and scene setting high-level dialogue on challenges of strengthening WASH systems in Africa
The symposium will start with a short opening ceremony and words of welcome by the Honourable Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources of the Republic of Ghana. This will be followed by a keynote address by His Excellency Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice-president of the Republic of Ghana, followed by a short break before hosting a high-level dialogue on the challenges of strengthening WASH systems in Africa.
Conveners: Government of Ghana, IRC, UNICEF | Presenters and panelists: Honourable Cecilia Abena Dapaah [Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Ghana], H.E. Dr. Eng. Habtamu Itefa Geleta [Minister for Water and Energy, Ethiopia], Mr. Magloire Augustin Aguessy [Ministry for Development and Coordination of Government Action, Benin], Mrs. Comfort Kanshio [AMCOW], Mr. Osward Chanda [African Development Bank], Mr. Juste Nansi [IRC], Nana Asaase Gyimah [poet] | Moderators: Vida Duti [IRC], Afou Chantal Bengaly [IRC], David Korboe
Thursday, 20 October, 9:00-11:00 GMT
Plenary: Innovation and new horizons: Scaling up professional water and sanitation service delivery with utilities
Utilities in Africa are challenged by weak enabling environments, high service delivery service costs, low customer performance, and lack of data critical to assess performance and guide sector planning. The Plenary session will set the pace for discussions on new and proven models for improving utility performance across Africa.
Presenters and panelists: Mr. Gilles Djagoun [African Water Association (AfWA)], Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah [Ghana Water Company Limited], Ms. Faustina Boachie [Ghana Water Company Limited], Mr. Vincent De Paul Mugwaneza [Rwanda Water and Sanitation Corporation], Mr. Gilbert Bassolé [National Office for Water and Sanitation (ONEA) Burkina Faso], Mr. Osward Mulenga Chanda [African Development Bank] Moderators: Kate Harawa [Water For People], Jane Nabunnya Mulumba [IRC], David Korboe
Thursday, 20 October, 16:00-17:30 GMT
Final Plenary: Action for the future of water and sanitation in Africa
This final plenary session will recapitulate key insights and calls to action from the different thematic tracks. It will point to the revision of the Africa Water Vision and highlight critical action points on the horizon with remarks by key constituents. After the formal closure of the programme, there will be a preview of the events taking place on Friday and a call for post-event engagements.
Moderators: Elizabeth Wamera [UNICEF], Vida Duti [IRC], David Korboe
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Step 2: Add the following reminders to your calendar.
Step 3: Open the @ircwash Facebook page at the starting time of the livestreams.
Did you know? All systems go Africa has a background note and thematic briefs available here, as well as a dedicated page with key publications related to the six themes of the event selected by IRC and UNICEF.
We also recommend reading an opinion piece titled All systems go Africa: achieving the water vision is at stake written by Juste Nansi, Country Director IRC Burkina Faso and Director Africa Regional Programme and Elizabeth Ketty Wamera PhD., WASH Specialist, Regional Officer for West & Central Africa UNICEF.
For more information, and to join the conversations about All systems go Africa, follow this link to the website and IRC and partners’ social media platforms.
In-person or online, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to an inspiring, interactive and memorable event.
