1. Excellence in water technology and water management Hubertus Soppert, Vice Chairman of the Board

2. Agenda
Initial situation
The association
Fields of action

3. Water management international
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Water management international
most regions worldwide have problems with water supply and sewage disposal
1.2 billion people worldwide without adequate water supply
2.4 billion people worldwide without sanitation

4. Water management international
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Water management international
steadiliy increasing agricultural and industrial production
significant water pollution and wastage
climate change, increase in population and metropolisation intensify the situation
community of states agreed on the UN Millenium Development Goals

5. Water management international
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Water management international

6. Water management in Germany
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Water management in Germany
German water management is one of the high-capacity sectors
long tradition - water supply and sewerage since more then 150 years
characterised by quality, sustainability, reliability, flexibility and innovation
highly competent in education, research and development
well prepared for upcoming national / international duties and responsibilities

7. Water management in Germany
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Water management in Germany
Per-capita consumption water in Germany (liter/per person a day)

8. Water management in Germany
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Water management in Germany
Loss of water in official drinkwater-network  best indicator for quality of the net and supply guarantee (in %)

9. Umbrella brand name The association
Enforcing the German water management on the international markets by creating an umbrella brand name
Foundation at 8th April 2008

10. Partners The association
In addition to its ordinary members, the German Water Partnership is supported by its partners, the Federal Ministries..
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) Federal Foreign Office (AA)

11. Members The association
About 200 institutions from different areas of the water management sector. It is open to:
scientific institutes
consultants / engineering companies
operating companies / water authorities
construction companies
plant / system manufacturer
industry and manufacturers of components
federations / public institution
financier
organisations for development cooperation

12. Targets The association
Enforcing the competitive position of the German water management and –research in international markets
Contribution to development policy (MDG) by improving water supply and sanitation in developing and emerging countries and helping avoid water crises

13. Realisation of the objectives
The association
Realisation of the objectives
Network of the economy, research and politics for combining the potentials, coordination of target areas, product and project developments
Representing the German water management and technologie on a global level

14. Secure Supply Fields of action
Prolonged interruptions of the water supply are virtually unknown in Germany, thanks to the high technical standards of water treatment and distribution systems and the continuous maintenance of the distribution networks.

15. Efficient treatment Fields of action
In Germany, everyone can obtain water straight from the tap: clean, in sufficient quantities, at a reasonable price and 24 hours a day.

16. Sustainable use Fields of action
The approach of Integrated Water Resources Management is compulsory in the German water sector. Various science programs are working on the development of IWRM concepts for model regions in developing and emerging countries.

17. Capacity development Fields of action
Support and cooperation programs in more than a hundred countries have established strong links between those who supply German technology and those who use it. The German Government is the third-largest bilateral donor in the field of water sector development cooperation.

18. Know-how „Made in Germany“!
Fields of action
Know-how „Made in Germany“!
Secure supply
catchment, dissipation and water piling
infrastructur
basic supply
water treatment
Efficient treatment
wastewater treatment technique
sewage sludge treatment
energy recovery
Sustainable use
integrated water resource management
ground water management
water protection
Capacity development
basic and advanced training
networking
consulting
good governance

19. Thank you for your attention.
Contact / further information
Thank you for your attention.
Contact / further information :
German Water Partnership e.V. Reinhardstr Berlin Germany