USD 15 Billion to Be Leveraged by 2030 | H.E. Jakaya Kikwete Appointed Co-Chair of Global Transformation Agenda
Global Transformation Agenda | Strong Foundation | Key Steps | Call to Action
Stockholm, Addis Ababa, 18 February 2025 – The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) is embarking on a Global Transformation Agenda to scale up climate-resilient water investments. At least USD 15 billion will be leveraged by 2030, with USD 500 million mobilised for GWP partners.
H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, Former President of the Republic of Tanzania, has been appointed as the founding Co-Chair of the High-Level Global Transformation Agenda (GTA) to drive this initiative at the highest level of global leadership.
High-Level Global Transformation Agenda (GTA)
The GTA comprises current and former Heads of State and global leaders from the public and private sectors. Key components of the transformation include:
- Establishing a GWPO Headquarters Transition Office in South Africa to manage the relocation of the global secretariat from Sweden.
- Decentralising GWPO into Regional Technical Hubs across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean.
- Strengthening engagement with G20 member countries and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
Honorable Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation, South Africa, has officially accepted the invitation to join the GTA in her capacity as host Minister for the current G20 Chair.
A Strong Foundation for Transformation
For nearly 30 years, GWP has empowered communities to adapt to water challenges. To meet the current climate emergency, GWP is launching the Global Water Investment Programme (GIP). This programme builds on the success of the Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) to mobilise the initial €500 million required to trigger the USD 15 billion investment target.
Key Steps in GWP’s Transformation
As we move forward, GWP will:
- Scale investment: Leverage USD 15 billion by 2030 through a USD 500 million mobilisation.
- Strengthen leadership: Expand partnerships with the G20, MDBs, and climate finance institutions.
- Enhance regional presence: Establish continental Technical Hubs for deeper local impact.
- HQ Relocation: Operationalise the Transition Office in South Africa.
A Call to Global Leaders & Partners
The global water crisis requires a unified response. We call on governments, international organisations, and the private sector to join us in this transformative journey to ensure water remains central to global development.
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