Opened on July 29 in Lomé, capital of Togo, the 93rd meeting of AfWASA continued on July 30. This second day was devoted to the presentation of the Association's activities for the 1st half of 2024, on the one hand, and the start of the work of the specialist groups, on the other.

The day began with a brief report on the World Water Forum, recently held in Bali, Indonesia. CST Chairman Dr. Papa Samba Diop showed a film summarizing the participation of Senegal and AfWASA. He underlined the active presence of African countries in the discussions and initiatives. He recalled that the forum, entitled “Water for Shared Prosperity”, focused on finding inclusive and innovative solutions to critical water-related issues, particularly those impacting on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Next, Mr. Olivier Gosso, AfWASA Executive Director presented a detailed overview of the Association's activities in the 1st half of the current year. He shared major achievements, including efforts to build the capacity of water and sanitation operators across the continent. He emphasized the importance of the training courses and technical workshops organized for members, as well as the strategic partnerships established with various international organizations.

Another highlight of the day was the presentation of the state of preparations for the 22nd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition, scheduled for February 16-20, 2025 in Kampala, Uganda. Dr. Rose Kaggwa, 2nd President of the STC and Chair of the Congress Organizing Committee, presented the main stages completed, including the creation of the event's website, the call for papers... She also gave details of the technical sessions, panel discussions and exhibitions planned, while inviting participants to this major industry event.

The afternoon was devoted to the work of AfWASA specialist groups. These groups, made up of experts and professionals in the WASH sector, were tasked with drawing up their roadmap and proposing a 24-month action plan.

Group work will continue until late morning on Wednesday, July 31, before the closing ceremony.