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Wrap Up

Explore the key presentations and features discussed at the Global Water Operators’ Partnership Alliance Foundation Meeting held in Nairobi in January 2009. Learn about the establishment, objectives, and structure of the alliance, as well as the importance of mutual support and promotion of good practices in sustainable water management.

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Wrap Up

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  1. Wrap Up Global Water Operators’ Partnership AllianceFoundation Meeting Nairobi, 29-30 January 2009

  2. Presentations • an introduction putting WOPs Global Alliance (WOP GA) in context was given by Bert Diphoorn • Message of Support from the Government of India • an overview and update of WOP was presented by Julie Perkins • the structure, governance and guiding principles of WOP GA were presented by Faraj El-Awar • the geo-referenced utility benchmarking system as a tool for WOPs was presented by Graham Alabaster • CAPNET, the international network for capacity building in sustainable water management, and partner of WOP GA, was presented by Kees Leendertse

  3. Key Features • Mutual support and not-for-profit • Inclusiveness • Mutuality of benefit • Promotion of good practice • Support for regional WOP processes

  4. Break Out Sessions onGuiding Principles and Governance and Structure On Guiding Principles – salient points • Include section on “Outcomes” • Add “Code of Conduct” – WOP is not a marketing & business development tool • Focus on improving public operator performances • Focus not only on technical aspects but also institutional and social • Broaden WOP spectrum beyond twinning

  5. Break Out Sessions onGuiding Principles and Governance and Structure On Governance and Structure – salient points • The creation of a General Assembly (GA), with bi-annual meetings • UN HABITAT GWOP SE, ex officio member of Steering Committee (SC) • Majority by utilities and regional/national WOPs • Labour Union separate membership in SC • SC member rotation mechanism, to be decided in SC

  6. Organizational Structure of Global WOP Alliance (GWOPA) GWOPA SECRETARIAT Hosted by UN HABITAT Steering Committee (SC) Substantive Partners (Google, Capnet, IWA) General Assembly (GA) Members of GWOPA

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