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Building the Skills That Keep Water Flowing

by Communications Team | Jan 27, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter

This spring, GWC is running two courses that equip water professionals with practical skills to design stronger systems and keep safe water flowing long after installation. Designing Solar Powered Water Systems This online course guides participants step by step...

Strengthening the Water Sector Through Mentorship

by Communications Team | Jan 27, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter

Global Water Center was proud to participate in the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) Mentoring Program in 2025. This global initiative connects water professionals across regions, languages, and career stages to learn from one another and grow together. Since...

Investing in the People Behind the Water Systems

by Communications Team | Jan 27, 2026 | Monthly Newsletter

Global Water Center (GWC) supports water professionals around the world through training, technical support, and practical resources. Every day, these professionals navigate complex challenges in their work. To better understand those challenges, Tess Brodie,...

Snapshots: GWC’s Work Around the World

by Communications Team | Nov 26, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

📍 Bjerringbro, Denmark At the GRUNDFOS Prize Expo, the Grundfos Foundation showcased a powerful vision for philanthropy across water, research, and inclusion. We were proud to share how our Water Capacity Development Program strengthens skills and systems—not through...

When We All Run Together, Everybody Wins

by Communications Team | Nov 26, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

Global Water Center is forming a Standards and Best Practices Council to promote greater alignment around the standards that make water projects more efficient and sustainable. Guiding this effort is Emile Coetzer, a Senior Digital Advisor who has spent the past eight...

Hands-On Learning for Safe Water in Zanzibar

by Communications Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

In late September, our team traveled to Zanzibar for two weeks of hands-on training in the operation and maintenance of solar-powered water systems (SPWS). With rapid growth in solar water infrastructure across the islands, the need for skilled technicians has never...

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WASH Asset and Risk Management (De-risking WASH Investments)

We support stakeholders in understanding and mitigating the risks embedded in WASH investments—protecting assets and ensuring long-term viability and bankability of projects.

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Comprehensive risk assessments (technical, climate, operational, financial)
Asset management strategies and lifecycle planning
Life-cycle cost and cost-benefit analyses
Investment reports, prospectuses, and bankability assessments
Risk mitigation & maintenance frameworks aligned with blended finance or PPP models

Safe Water Enterprises Operations

We strengthen the governance, financial viability, and customer service of local safe water enterprises—forming the backbone of sustainable service delivery.

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Business model design with cost/revenue projections
Tariff frameworks and cost-recovery strategies
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operations and billing
Staff training in customer engagement and financial management
Sustainability scorecards and performance benchmarking tools

Remote Monitoring and Data Services

Harnessing IoT and digital innovation, we build systems that monitor water services in real time—boosting reliability, transparency, and efficiency.

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Sensor-based monitoring infrastructure (flow, pressure, quality)
Dashboards, mobile apps, and digital tools for data collection
Performance monitoring aligned with SDG 6 indicators
Automated reporting systems for funders and stakeholders
Data literacy and platform training for local utilities and teams

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

We adopt a holistic watershed-based perspective to optimize water use, enhance ecosystem health, and support community resilience—all aligned with climate realities.

Deliverables

Water-balance and allocation modeling across basins
Climate resilience and vulnerability risk assessments
Design of natural infrastructure and watershed restoration solutions
Multi-stakeholder governance frameworks and decision-support tools
Policy guidance for integrated, sustainable resource management

Technical and Engineering Mentoring and Support

Beyond training, we deliver adaptive, tech-enabled mentoring—powered by AI—to support professionals through implementation, troubleshooting, and career growth.

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AI-powered support tools, including web assistants and multilingual WhatsApp bots
Personalized peer mentoring through partnerships like RWSN
Ongoing follow-up for course alumni with nudges, resources, and encouragement
Knowledge repositories and technical helpdesks tailored to WASH engineering needs

WASH Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Construction Support

We provide tailored, standards-based engineering support—from feasibility to construction—for sustainable WASH systems. We ensure reliability, climate resilience, and community ownership at every stage.

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Feasibility studies and site assessments
Hydraulic modeling and detailed designs
Technical schematics, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and tender packages
Construction supervision and quality assurance reports
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and community training materials

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