About

GWP’s VISION is a water secure world. Our MISSION is to advance governance and management of water resources for sustainable and equitable development.

OUR UNIQUE VALUE: GWP mobilises action on the global water crisis through a unique combination of social capital, shared values, credibility within the global water community, bottom-up orientation, and expertise. A network of networks, we ensure the ‘voices of water’ can inﬂuence local, national, regional, and global development priorities. We are committed to our role as a neutral convener and respected for our focus on inclusiveness and sustainability.

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GWP creates and communicates information about integrated water resources management which contributes to improved water governance and, ultimately, water security.

Together with our Partners, we provide knowledge resources and capacity building activities for solving water problems.

Partner

Institutional Partners are the basis of GWP's multi-stakeholder partnership. A strong, diverse partnership can bring about the changes needed to achieve a water secure world. In this section, learn about the benefits of being a Partner and meet a few who already are. We invite like-minded organisations to join us!

GWP Regions

This is where you can find links to the websites of our Regional Water Partnerships (RWPs). RWPs are closest to the countries where we work. They share knowledge and learning across national boundaries and are expected to have an open, inclusive, and gender-sensitive policies for bringing together as wide a group of stakeholders as possible to solve water problems.

GWP Technical Committee

The GWP Technical Committee consists of internationally recognised professionals selected for their experience in different disciplines relating to integrated water resources management.

At the global level, the Technical Committee supports policy makers with insights on emerging issues, drawing on the knowledge of world experts.
Provides high quality, peer-reviewed and evidence-based information and background material for water resource practitioners at all levels.
Provides advice and support, and facilitates sharing of knowledge and experiences at regional and country levels.
All the members of the GWP Technical Committee serve in their personal capacity and devote around 30 working days per year to the task.

Technical Resources by the Committee

	Background Papers Technical Background Papers on water resources management in various languages, written by the GWP Technical Committee.
	Policy Briefs Information about water resources management for policy makers, written by the GWP Technical Committee.
	Technical Briefs Technical knowledge about water resources management, written by the GWP Technical Committee.
	Catalyzing Change Handbook This handbook seeks to provide knowledge on the WSSD action target. Strategies should catalyze action, not retard it.
	Perspectives Papers GWP publishes Perspectives Papers to contribute to discussions on important issues related to water and development. We welcome responses to these occasional papers.
	Technical Focus Paper

Page last edited: 3/27/2020