This call to action goes out to authorities and administrations on the municipal and regional level, including mayors and deputy mayors, department-level decision makers responsible for WSS planning, non-executive directors in utility boards and related roles!

Apply today. And invest one week to pick up all the right approaches and management tools for efficient, sustainable, financially sound and future-proof water utility governance. Gain valuable insights on the roles, challenges and chances of the water and wastewater business and the role of utility governance.

Update your knowledge on regulatory and contractual models, environmental requirements and innovative technologies. Get introduced to specific management techniques and tools such as investment programs and asset registers that are instrumental in the development of public assets and services.

Take part in a productive open dialogue between local and regional administrators, sector stakeholders and water utilities. In addition to the core target group, representatives of utility companies, particularly when paired with their municipal counterparts, are explicitly encouraged to join. In addition, the Utility Governance Program is suitable for representatives of municipal and WSS-sector associations, national regulators, environmental agencies, MPs and their advisors as well as experts involved in the process of preparing and implementing investment projects in water and sanitation.

This is a brand new initiative by D-LeaP, the Danube Learning Partnership, delivered by IAWD with support from the Regional Capacity Development Network in the regional Danube Hub. The first live UGP delivery is scheduled for the full week from 17 February 2025 in Timisoara, Romania, and if you want to be there, apply here and now, because the deadline is 15 January! 

Review the program page under the link below and download the Application Form. In case of questions about the program, your application, and possible financial support for selected participants, please email office@iawd.at to schedule a virtual personal meeting discuss program details and your participation options. Application is open until 17 January 2025.