AfricaSan Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence in Water and Sanitation Leadership
Swakopmund, Namibia – November 30, 2023 The AfricaSan7 conference reached its pinnacle on the evening of Day 4, as the prestigious AfricaSan Awards ceremony unfolded amidst the elegance of the High-level Gala Dinner at the Seaside Hotel in Swakopmund, Namibia. The awards recognised outstanding contributions to the Water and Sanitation Goals in Africa, showcasing leaders, […]
AfricaSan 7 Conference Concludes with Commitments to Accelerate Sanitation and Hygiene Across Africa
Swakopmund, Namibia – 10 November, 2023 The AfricaSan 7 Conference, a flagship event for sanitation and hygiene in Africa, culminated on 10 November 2023 with a series of impactful sessions and declarations to foster accelerated actions for inclusive, sustainable, and resilient sanitation and hygiene services delivery across the continent. The day kicked off with the […]
AfricaSan7 Conference Update: Day 2
Empowering Change in the Sanitation Sector – Insights from Local Authorities The AfricaSan7 Conference continues to serve as a platform for driving transformative change in the sanitation sector, particularly in the sphere of local authorities’ critical role in implementation. Day 2 of the conference witnessed an enlightening plenary session highlighting the multi-sectoral approach essential for […]
Ready for Day 2
Dear Participant, We hope that you enjoyed the AfricaSan7’s Day One activities as the conference kicked off yesterday. As we begin the thematic sessions today, you may be wondering what to do. Here is the activity schedule for Day 2 in English and French to help you make your selections. We are excited to see […]
The AfricaSan7 Conference starts in Swakopmund, Namibia
Opening Remarks and Context Setting It was an exciting and fulfilling experience for the Republic of Namibia and its Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reforms led by Hon Carl Hermann-Gustav Schlettwein to start the one-week AfricaSan7 Conference. Many water and sanitation actors came in worldwide, including African Union member states, development partners, civil society […]
AMCOW calls for enhanced access to water and sanitation, welcomes Nigeria’s new ministers, invites stakeholders to AfricaSan7 Conference
Abuja, September 25, 2023 – Dr. Rashid Mbaziira, the Executive Secretary of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), has called on African countries to bolster their efforts in improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, aiming to make clean water more […]
The Republic of Namibia-Cabinet Approves the Joint Hosting of the Seventh Africa Sanitation Conference.
The cabinet of the Republic of Namibia has approved the joint hosting of the AfricaSan conference with the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW). The Cabinet further noted the sum of five million Namibian Dollars that has been provisionally budgeted for the event by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Land Reform, and the availability […]
AfricaSan7 Conference Press Release
AMCOW, AUC and the Government of the Republic of Namibia to host the Seventh Africa Sanitation and Hygiene Conference ABUJA, Nigeria, September 2023 The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Government of the Republic of Namibia, will convene the Seventh Africa Sanitation and HygieneConference, commonly called the […]