Status:
Complete
Location:
Durban - South Africa
Region:
Africa
Total cost:
USD $2,613,980
Duration:
4 years
Start:
31 March 2012
End:
31 March 2016
Working Areas
Asset Management
Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation
Non-Revenue Water (NRW 1): Commercial Losses Management
Operation & Maintenance
Production Processes & Service Quality & Water Safety (Drinking Water)
Sanitation & Hygiene Services
Waste-water Collection & Treatment
Organizations Involved
eThekwini Water & Sanitation Services — Lead Mentee
VEI Dutch Water Operators — Lead Mentor
eThekwini Water & Sanitation Services
Funder
World Waternet
Funder
VEI Dutch Water Operators
Funder
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pretoria
Funder
Center of Expertise
Funder
Your Man on Site
Funder
Wateropleidingen
Funder
SDGs
6.2Access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all
6.4Increased water-use efficiency and sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater
Project description
This joint effort serves the growth and development of the Southern African water supply and sanitation market by demonstrating innovative (Dutch) technology and expertise
Project main objectives
The Centre of Expertise aims both to satisfy demands for expertise of Southern African water supply and sanitation utilities, while at the same time facilitating market access for innovative solutions to the problems of the Water Supply and Sanitation sector. More specific objectives are the following:
1. The improvement of performance of the Southern African water and sanitation utilities.
2. The increased access to the Southern African market by the Dutch water and sanitation sector.
3. A financially sustainable Centre of Expertise