Africa faces escalating water scarcity challenges due to climate change, rapid urbanization, and population growth. To address these issues, the private sector, investors, and funders have crucial roles in driving innovation, improving water infrastructure, and advancing sustainable water management.
This 45-minute webinar, inspired by Wesgro’s “CEO Guide to Water Resilience,” will provide insights into the investment landscape and funding mechanisms to support water resilience initiatives across the African continent. The session aims to encourage private sector participation in water resilience projects, highlight areas with the highest impact potential, and outline available financing pathways.
Presenter
– Belvana Abeli, Green Economy Investment Portfolio Manager, Wesgro
Moderator
– Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, Editor in Chief, ESI Africa.
Panellists
– Grant Prince, Head of Investments, Fetola
– Rudy Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, The Mega Water Corporation
– Boitumelo Pako Matshediso, Business Unit Manager, Talbot Analytics, Talbot, South Africa
– Romain Sormani, Co-Founder, IWS
The discussion points of the webinar include:
– Investment Opportunities in the Water Sector: Exploring sectors with the highest investment potential, such as water infrastructure, technology solutions, desalination, and water recycling
– Funding Mechanisms and Support Structures: Highlighting available grants, concessional loans, and private-public partnership models that enhance water resilience.
– The Role of Digital and Tech-Driven Solutions: Opportunities for digital innovation and its role in water monitoring, efficient use, and distribution.
– Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Case studies of successful PPPs in the water sector and the impact of collaborative efforts.
This engaging webinar will empower participants with actionable insights and connections to pursue impactful initiatives within Africa’s water sector, driving both business growth and sustainable water resilience solutions.
Register now to be part of the conversation about water solutions and opportunities in Africa!
Africa's Green Economy Summit connects industry professionals and organisations to information and each other in a carefully curated live environment. Its purpose is to support in mobilising investments for green projects to scale up and industrialisation, which will have a significant impact on environmental sustainability and economic growth.
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