Water Operators’ Partnerships in Africa. Case Study 3: Bulawayo City Council and eThekwini Water and Sanitation

The Water Operators' Partnership (WOP) between Bulawayo City Council, Zimbabwe, and )eThekwini Water and Sanitation, City of Durban, South Africa, which was facilitated by the Australian Agency for International Development, World Vision and Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa, was to reduce the vulnerability to waterborne diseases through improved sewerage, water supply systems, capacity-building and hygiene promotion in Bulawayo City, as well as put in place short, medium and long-term plans to secure investment and ensure sustainability.