After three productive days of exchange and strategic reflection, the 94th Congress of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) officially came to a close on Wednesday November 20 in Kampala.

The day began with the presentation of the GREEN PILOT PROJECT FOR SUSTAINABILITY, an ambitious project designed to promote sustainable practices in the water and sanitation sector. This initiative, which focuses on ecological innovation, aroused keen interest among participants, underlining the importance of green solutions in the management of water resources in Africa.

Participants then heard detailed presentations on the forums planned for the next Congress, including the Youth Forum and the Women's Forum, platforms dedicated to mobilization and inclusion. A draft agenda for the 22nd Congress, to be held in February 2025 in Kampala, was also shared, providing an outline of this key event.

Another highlight of the day was the presentation of the work of the specialist groups, who had been working on strategic themes linked to the disruptive technologies and innovations needed to achieve SDG6. These presentations enabled concrete ideas and practical recommendations to be shared, laying the foundations for future action on a continental scale.

To conclude the meeting, participants took part in two technical visits, one to the sewage sludge treatment plant and the other to the water quality laboratory of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). These innovative facilities are testimony to Uganda's best practices and technological advances in the water and wastewater sector.

The meeting concluded with a formal invitation to the 22nd AfWASA International Congress, to be held in Kampala from February 16 to 20, 2025.