Focus of the Panel

The aim of the panel is to allow panelists to share their experiences in terms of resilience solutions in the context of the actions taken as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To express their difficulties in achieving their goals in terms of water quality monitoring. To share their prospects if the situation were to last for months. Finally to make suggestions on what could be done to improve their situation.

Expected results

At the end ofthe Panels participants across the region will be able to assess the status of water quality monitoring in countries other than their own. Take advantage of the experiences presented and orient their operations differently.

Participants in this session will have a better perception of the major challenges facing in quality monitoring faced by water sector operators that can jeopardize their performance, as well as concrete and appropriate African solutions that will contribute to improving the performance of businesses in the current situation.

Panelists:

1. Ms Margaret Macauley, Chief Manager of Water Quality Assurance, Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL), Ghana; 
2. Mr. Govender Prag, Manager, Rand Water Analytical Services, South Africa;
3. Dr. Nansubuga Irene, Senior Manager, Water Quality Management, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Uganda;
4. Ms Lola Okobi, Head of Department (Quality Control) FCT Water Board Abuja, Nigeria. 

Moderator:

• Dr. Simeon Kenfack, Director of Programs of AfWA