IWRM and WASH Linkages: How CSOs Can Advocate For Their Integration in Policy and Planning

Register NowThe presentation will focus first on the actual linkages between Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in mainly rural settings (although much of this also applies to more urban environments). Ele Jan Saaf, a senior project manager and water management expert will discuss why these two concepts cannot be integrated, and why the linkages are important. The webinar will take this into the lobby and advocacy sphere to talk about how Watershed has helped CSOs to develop messaging for these linkages.  

Speaker Bio

Ele Jan Saaf, founder and managing director of the Dutch consultancy company SaafConsult B.V.

Ele  Jan Saaf is the founder and managing director of the Dutch consultancy company SaafConsult B.V. – consultancy for water, environment and renewable energy. SaafConsult was established in 2005 and continues to operate as one of the leading virtual niche companies in water resources management, climate change and urban development. SaafConsult also has a specific focus on circular economy and water security analyses. Over a period of more than 24 years Ele Jan has worked with/for the EBRD, World Bank, KfW, GiZ, ADB, AfDB, EU, NEDA, FINNIDA, Czech Development Cooperation, ADA, UNDP, IFAD, FAO, IUCN, WWF, Wetlands International, RVO and several national and local governmental institutions and non-governmental organisations in various countries. Ele Jan is a senior project manager and water management expert. He is also a strong facilitator, trainer and integrator.