{"id":1305,"date":"2026-03-16T15:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwpo-gwp.org\/southeast-asia\/?page_id=1305"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:50:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:50:48","slug":"country-water-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gwpo-gwp.org\/southeast-asia\/partners\/partnerships\/country-water-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Water Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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GWP-SEA further operates through relations with accredited Country Water Partnerships (CWP), and other separate co-operating entities that have been given a role in the Regional Water Partnership (RWP) in accordance with GWP-SEA Statute.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GWP Cambodia Water Partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The final draft Cambodia Water Partnership (CamboWP) was commented on by Regional GWP SEA Coordinator (in October 2009), is to be signed by the Chair of CamboWP, H.E. Mr. Watt Botkosal on 25 October 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statute of CamboWP, Articel 1 Stated that: The CamboWP is established as the Country Water Partnership (CWP) of Cambodia, a network that liaises with agencies,institutions, business, social entities, professional associations, scientists, NGOs, and water users in the water sector and its related management areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Dr. Mak Solieng (Mrs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWP Indonesia Water Partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GWP Indonesia aims to establish synergy and cooperation among water-related government institution \u2013communities, professional organizations, academia, NGOs and other stakeholders-to establish a common direction for future efforts which will be carried out either in partnership or independently. The objective is to realize the benefits of sustaining water for human welfare and that the use of the ecosystems is performed efficiently and in a sustainable manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established: March 2002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Dr. Muhammad Amron, MSc (Mr)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWP Lao Water Partnership <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GWP Lao was established in late September 2003, following a national consultation workshop held in August 2003. The charter of the Partnership has already been prepared, and the Water Resources Coordination Committee serves as the interim secretariat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established: September 2003<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Mr. Phonxay Simmalavong (Mr)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWP Malaysia Water Partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1997, Malaysia is among the first country water partnerships in the region. The Partnership\u2019s main programmes are responding to three challenges; managing water resources effectively and efficiently through IWRM; translating awareness to political will and capacities; and moving towards adequate and affordable water services. In 2005, one of the activities included a national dialogue on water financing. All activities are geared towards realizing the Malaysian Vision for Water for the 21st Century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Dato\u2019 Hanapi Mohamad Noor (Mr)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWP Myanmar Water Partnership\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In 2003 June, Formulation of National Water Vision was completed and Strategic Plan of IWRM was also drafted in 2004 September. In 2005 February, Myanmar Water Resources Committee was established. Toolbox and IWRM Training were also conducted in 2006 and National dialogues for IWRM plans and Formation of Area Water Partnership were also conducted in December 2006 and March 2007 respectively.The Myanmar Water Partnership (MmWP) Statutes were adopted on 18th September 2007 and put up to the government for approval. On the same day, the Establishment of Myanmar Water Partnership (MmWP) (Interim Stage) was also declared. The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation acted as a chair person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Dr. Zaw Lwin Tun (Mr)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWP Philippines Water Partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GWP Philippines contributes to and assists in accelerating the government\u2019s efforts towards adopting and implementing IWRM by providing a neutral ground for discussing IWRM issues among a wide range of stakeholders in various sub-sectors. The Partnership\u2019s main objectives are currently to promote dialogue on IWRM among stakeholders; advocate for the promotion of IWRM principles; information exchange, communication and research; and promoting a capacity building programme on IWRM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established: March 2002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Dr. Guillermo Tabios III (Mr)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair-Elect: Amy Lecciones (Mrs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWP Thai Water Partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GWP Thailand, the Thailand Water Resources Association, was established in March 2003, and was registered as a Partner of GWP in December 2006, a multi-stakeholder platform is formalized. Thai-WP Foundation was set up by National Dialogue Proposal and now registering as a Country Water Partnership with GWP. Thailand has mapped its national needs for strategic advice in IWRM as well as formulated the national vision and framework for action for water in the 21st century. Furthermore, the National Water Policy has been endorsed by the National Water Resource Committee and approved by the Cabinet. Some provisions of the Policy have been adopted and are being implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established: March 2003<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Secretary: Dr. Man Purotaganon (Mr)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GWP Vietnam Water Partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GWP Vietnam adopted its statutes as a non-profit network of, at present, 37 voluntary partners from government as well as technical, academic, non-government, business and media groups. Present activities focus on introducing and exchanging IWRM experiences, as well as studying policies and strategies on utilization, protection and development of water resources. The Partnership\u2019s long-term plan is based on the National Programme for Action implementing the Law on Water Resources and the National Water Security Vision that was adopted in October 2001. Its primary activities are to consolidate the Partnership and promote IWRM. Currently, the Partnership is facilitating four dialogues, integrated water resources assessment; effective water governance; water, food and the environment; and capacity building in IWRM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established: February 2002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Prof. Dr. Tran Dinh Hoa (Mr)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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