Day 1: Medium-Term Review and Program Insights

The first day of the meeting was dedicated to conducting a medium-term review of the WaterWorX program's Phase II. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions to assess the program’s achievements, challenges, and lessons learned so far. The review was crucial in identifying opportunities to enhance the program's impact and ensure the sustainability of its initiatives. The participants suggested the key strategic adjustments to inform the next phase and lead to more sustained outcomes, reinforcing the program's commitment to improving water and sanitation services across the participating countries.

Day 2: Funding and Investment Mobilization

The second day focused on exploring avenues to maximize funding opportunities and accelerate the mobilization of investments for long-term water and sanitation projects. Discussions involved regional water utilities, development partners, and financiers, all of whom are essential in driving the financial sustainability of water and sanitation services. The participants identified innovative funding mechanisms aimed to secure the necessary resources to scale up projects, ensuring that they can meet the growing demands of communities and withstand future challenges.

Day 3: Climate Adaptation for Resilient Services

The final day of the meeting centered on climate adaptation strategies, a critical aspect of ensuring the resilience of water and sanitation services in the face of increasing climate variability. Participants discussed various approaches to integrate climate adaptation into the planning and implementation of water and sanitation projects. These discussions emphasized the importance of developing robust, climate-resilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events and continue to provide essential services to communities.

The WaterWorX Regional Meeting underscored the vital role of collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning in addressing the challenges facing the water and sanitation sector. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands remains committed to working with regional partners to enhance the resilience and sustainability of water and sanitation services, contributing to the broader goal of ensuring access to clean and safe water for all.