The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has been officially recognize by the International Water Association (IWA) for its outstanding Climate Smart Utilities application submitted to the 2023 IWA Recognition Programme.
This prestigious recognition is part of the 2023 Recognition Programme, which aims to spotlight the efforts of water and sanitation utilities operating in challenging conditions to address climate change.
The initiative, supported by AfWASA, seeks to applaud innovative utilities in low- and middle-income countries leading the way in creating a low-carbon water and sanitation sector.
The Ghana Water Company’s exceptional efforts have earned it a place among the 10 outstanding applications recognized by the IWA jury.
The 2023 Recognition Programme attracted 35 applications from 18 low- and middle-income countries, showcasing the broad outreach of the initiative. Out of the 20 applications recognized as Climate Smart, the Ghana Water Company’s submission stood out for its inspiring and ambitious actions within its local context.
The company’s dedication to climate-smart solutions has not only earned it recognition but also emphasizes the importance of global collaboration in addressing climate challenges in the water and sanitation sector.
Each application underwent a rigorous review process by three expert, independent jury members to determine its soundness and worthiness to be shared with the IWA community.
Below has the list of recognized agencies;
- Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos, Argentina (outstanding recognition)
- Baguio Water District, Philippines
- Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, India
- Bayawan Water District, Philippines
- Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, India (outstanding recognition)
- Ekurhuleni Water Care Company, South Africa
- Eswatini Water Service Corporation, Eswatini
- Ghana Water, Ghana (outstanding recognition)
- Guma Valley Water Company, Sierra Leone
- Karad Municipal Council, India (outstanding recognition)
- Khulna Water Supply and Sewerage Authority, Bangladesh
- Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company, Kenya (outstanding recognition)
- Maynilad Water Services, Philippines (outstanding recognition)
- Musoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority, Tanzania
- Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company, Kenya (outstanding recognition)
- Namibia Water Corporation, Namibia (outstanding recognition)
- National Mission for Clean Ganga under Ministry of Jal Shakti, India (special recognition)
- National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Sri Lanka (outstanding recognition)
- Obras Sanitarias Mar del Plata, Argentina (outstanding recognition)
- Water Corporation of Odisha, India
By Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi – Public Sector Global
