2023
The NSS Conference, organized jointly by IWA and WRC in Johannesburg, is just around the corner (15th to 18th October). This conference is dedicated to expediting the implementation of non-sewered sanitation solutions in the Global South to help achieve the SDG sanitation targets.
The SuSanA secretariat won't be able to attend in person, but many members and partners of SuSanA will be present and actively participating and making significant contributions throughout the event.
Organizers: GWOPA, WaterWorX, SuSanA and its Africa Chapter, AfWASA, German Water Partnership, FSMA, AquaFed and GIZ (SOWAS)
Timeline: September 2023 until February 2024
Objective: promote the sharing of knowledge, experiences and lessons learned among water operators. Through this series, we aim to highlight 10+ diverse case studies from across Africa. These cases offer a window into the various approaches that water utilities are taking to improve access to urban sanitation. In each session, we will delve into the practical realities faced by water utilities, exploring both successes and setbacks. We aim to facilitate an open dialogue on best practices and the valuable lessons learned from failures. This peer-to-peer format will serve as a collaborative platform for water operators to learn from and be inspired by each other. Be part of this dynamic exchange: your participation will help highlight the critical role of water utilities in shaping the urban sanitation landscape and advancing sustainable sanitation solutions across Africa. All these webinars will be held in English and French!
Follow-up discussions, key questions and take-aways: check the dedicated and regularly updated Forum Thread!
WEBINAR #01: From challenges to successes - Kenyan Water Utilities' Sanitation Transformation in Nakuru and Malindi (Wednesday 13. September 2023)
Recordings in English and French are available. Powerpoints (both languages), agenda and speakers' info can be found here.
WEBINAR #02 Managing sanitation effectively: two models of national utilities in Senegal and Burkina Faso (Wednesday 25. October 2023)
Recordings in English and French are available. Powerpoints (both languages), agenda and speakers' info can be found here.
WEBINAR #03 Innovative alliances for advancing on-site sanitation - Water utilities partnering with CBS private service providers (Wednesday 22. November 2023)
Recordings in English and French are available. Powerpoints (both languages), agenda and speakers' info can be found here.
WEBINAR #04 Utilities driving citywide inclusive sanitation through onsite sanitation and sludge management in Zambia (Wednesday 24. January 2024)
Recordings in English and French are available. Powerpoints (both languages), agenda and speakers' info can be found here.
WEBINAR #05 Women in utilities: the driving force behind urban sanitation (Wednesday 21. February 2024)
Recordings in English and French are available. Powerpoints (both languages), agenda and speakers' info can be found here
The 33rd SuSanA Meeting took place on Sunday, 20th of August (09:00-18:00 CEST). It was organised by the Secretariat with support and contributions from SuSanA Partners, Members, Working Groups, Regional Chapters and many more. It showcased a variety of engaging pitches, group discussions, and presentations focused on SuSanA's thematic priorities as we reach the mid-term of the SDGs.
SuSanA will be present at the World Water Week 2023 in Stockholm! We are excited to share with you that we are planning to have several informal gathering events and an on-site SuSanA booth, to host a Women´s Mingle for female water and sanitation professionals and to be convenor of four sessions during the WWWeek! Please find a short description of our activities and events below or check out our event page here:
Join the 5th Global WOPs Congress in Bonn, Germany from 22-25 May 2023, where UN-Habitat's GWOPA will bring together water and sanitation operators to collaborate on providing reliable services in challenging times. Don't miss out on the three sessions and side-events by SuSanA on gender, sanitation workers, and wastewater monitoring.
Get ready to dive into the world of water and sanitation at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York - there are various (side) events and activities taking place virtually and in-person, featuring SuSanA and partner organizations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the conversation and learn about innovative approaches to water and sanitation that are sure to leave you inspired and empowered! Below is an overview of SuSanA's featured events leading up to and in parallel with the UN 2023 Water Conference - stay tuned for updates!
We want to extend a big thank you to our dear SuSanA members for joining us and contributing to the recent SuSanA meeting in Abidjan. Your concerns and suggestions for the network were enlightening, and we appreciate your honesty during the "Confessions of a busy Forum user/non-user" round. Don't forget to check out the forum thread on the conference and the key takeaways. Your input and participation are invaluable to the success of our community. Thank you again for your engagement!
Please find the meeting notes here.
