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ABOUT ESAWAS

WHO WE ARE

The Eastern and Southern Africa Water and Sanitation (ESAWAS) Regulators Association

The ESAWAS Regulators Association begun in 2007 with an informal meeting of regional WSS regulators. The Association is now governed by a Constitution ratified by the members since 2010 and meets annually to deliberate various issues of mutual interest.

The Objectives

The objectives of the ESAWAS Regulators Association are to foster and enhance regional cooperation and coordination on regulatory issues by:
  1. Capacity Building and Information Sharing Facilitate information sharing and skills training at national, regional and international level to enhance the capacity of members in WSS regulation;
  2. Regional Regulatory Cooperation Identify and encourage the adoption of best practices to improve the effectiveness of WSS regulation in the region.

Funding

The financial resources of the ESAWAS Regulators Association consist of:
  • Annual Contributions by Members
  • Special Contributions by Members
  • Grants or donations as shall be approved by the Annual Forum

The Functions

The functions of the ESAWAS Regulators Association, among others, are:
  1. Promote quality regulation and monitor and evaluate regulatory practices;
  2. Share the benefits of expertise to enhance the efficacy of regulation and share best practices on implementation and compliance with regulations;
  3. Provide a framework for the discussion of regulatory issues, information sharing and exchange of experiences in order to facilitate conveyance of views and common positions where appropriate;
  4. Promote research and development of various aspects of regulation to promote adoption of best practices, increased harmonisation and efficiency in the regulatory framework.

Our Vision

To be a leading forum for promoting effective regulation of water supply and sanitation services in Africa.

Our Mission

To facilitate the development of effective regulation of water supply and sanitation services in the Eastern and Southern African region.

MANAGEMENT

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Motlatsi Ramafole ESAWAS Chairperson & CEO of LEWA, Lesotho

The Executive Committee is responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the ESAWAS Regulators Association and is composed of at least five Chief Executive Officers of the members appointed by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a tenure of three years. The Chairperson of the Executive Committee, is also the Chairperson of the AGM.

SECRETARIAT

ESAWAS Regulators Association is legally registered in Zambia under the Societies Act Cap 119 and the Secretariat is housed by the National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) of Zambia.

The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the ESAWAS Regulators Association. It consists of an Executive Secretary and other staff as determined by the Annual General Meeting.

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Yvonne Magawa ESAWAS Executive Secretary
Elisabeth Nahimana
Elisabeth Nahimana Research Knowledge Management Specialist
Chisanga
Chisanga Chanda Data Systems Specialist
Joan
Joan Asiimwe Business Development Manager

OUR PARTNERS

ESAWAS enters into mutually beneficial partnerships that promote and enhance water supply and sanitation regulation. ESAWAS has to-date established strategic partnerships to support the execution of its activities and extend its Africa-wide and global reach as follows: