1st Phase: Urban NeWater Security (e.g. reclaimed water)
The first phase will focus on Urban NeWater Security, which will emphasize innovative and circular economy approaches, including involving private sector participation, for wastewater reuse, desalination, digital technologies (for example to reduce NRW), and demand management approaches, to support helping reach universal WSS access and provide irrigation services for growing populations in urban and peri-urban areas. The initiative will capitalize on the partnership with the Singapore Water Center.
2nd phase: Strategic Resources Management for Water Security
The second phase of the WBG Academy program for water will build on the first and add strategic planning for water security including water resources management approaches, including innovations in agricultural water management and water storage. The ensuing program will benefit from the developing partnership with the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) in Burkina Faso as well as others.