Three new members of the GWP Technical Committee have been appointed. After a worldwide search in 2009, 95 nominations were received. Taking into account the Committee’s existing experience and expertise, its regional mix, gender (four women, three men) and its anticipated areas of work, the GWP Steering Committee approved the appointment of the following new members:
The Technical Committee of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) defines Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximise economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems and the environment.
“Water security” is an enduring issue which has been a major concern in the world and to this day remains a critical matter in society.
23-25 March 2010, Ashgabat, Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan
Background
GWP representatives from Stockholm were specially invited to participate through an initiative by our partners of the upcoming Country Water Partnership of Turkmenistan. This event was regarded as a strategic opportunity for introducing how IWRM can be a helpful mechanism in a concrete project.
Global Water Partnership-Southeast Asia (GWP-SEA) currently has more than 200 partners in the Southeast Asia region. GWP SEA has the support of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) which comprises of 13 Regional Water Partnerships and 76 Country Water Partnerships worldwide. The global network has over 2000 partners in 153 countries.
Global Water Partnership South Asia (GWP SAS) has more than 450 South Asian Regional partners. GWP SAS is part of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) which comprises of 13 Regional Water Partnerships and 76 Country Water Partnerships worldwide. The global network has over 2,000 partners in 153 countries.