From Regulation to Bankable Solutions: HWP Contributes to Africa’s Sanitation Agenda at the 97th AfWASA STC Meetings
The Hungarian Water Partnership continues to strengthen its role in Africa’s water and sanitation sector through cooperation, knowledge transfer and the expertise of its member companies. At the 97th AfWASA Strategic and Technological Council Meetings, HWP was represented in a major discussion on the future regulation of faecal sludge treatment.
Asia, Europe and Africa United for Urban Water Management: Hungarian Expertise at the Forefront of Global Cooperation
Water challenges don´t stop at national borders. Climate change, rapid urbanisation, growing water demand and increasing pressure on natural resources are creating complex challenges that require international cooperation, innovation and shared expertise.
Hungarian Water Partnership and PASA Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Sustainable Sanitation
On the 27th of February, the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) and the Pan-African Association of Sanitation Actors (PASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation for the joint development of an ecosystem and value chain for non-sewered sanitation, faecal sludge treatment and resource valorisation.
No Boarding Pass Needed to Africa - Global Water and Sanitation Connect 2026
A high-level African water delegation of 50 welcomed in Budapest. At the invitation of the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP), 50 senior water sector leaders, technical directors, and policy decision-makers from over 15 African countries visited Budapest between February 24–28, 2026, to learn about Hungary’s internationally recognized water technologies and cooperation models.
The Future of Water – Global Challenges, Innovative Solutions
300+ participants, 20+ countries, one shared goal: the future of water security
Leading water sector stakeholders from Africa, Europe, and Asia gathered in Hungary for the international conference “The Future of Water”, organized by the Hungarian Water Partnership within the framework of Planet Budapest 2026.
Accelerating SDG6 innovations in water and sanitation for a sustainable future
The achievements of Hungarian innovators within the Hungarian Water Partnership network, are powerful testimonies to how national expertise can contribute to global goals. These solutions embody the very spirit of the UN SDG6 Accelerator: creative, context-appropriate, affordable, and impactful technologies that help bring water and sanitation services to all.
Water is life, sanitation is dignity
The Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) actively contributes to broadening the interpretation of sanitation, developing and strengthening wastewater treatment services, setting discharge standards, and identifying alternative financing models. This involvement is facilitated by Dr Károly Kovács, President of HWP, through his membership on AfWASA’s Strategic and Technical Committee (STC).
HWP Member Companies’ Solutions for One of the World’s Most Serious Global Challenges
Innovative Hungarian water technologies can make an important contribution to improving living conditions in developing countries. This was one of the key messages of the International Water Association’s Water and Development Congress, held in Kigali, Rwanda, where the Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) brought together leading European and African water-sector experts for a dedicated workshop and panel discussion.
New York Water - HWP side event during the UN Water Conference
On 23 March, HWP organised a dedicated side event entitled “How to respond to the most urgent water-related development needs in the developing world? Bankable and sustainable WASH solutions.”
Bankable solutions in Côte d'Ivoire
For the first time, the Faecal Sludge Management Alliance (FSMA) will partner with the African Water Association to co-host the 21st AfWA Congress & Exhibition and the 7th International Faecal Sludge Management Conference in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to bring together water and sanitation in this joint event, including faecal sludge management.
HWP at the Watrex Expo in Egypt
The Hungarian Water Partnership (HWP) successfully represented its member companies at WATREX Expo 2021. Renowned national water professionals also attended the event for partner and project research. Mr. Bálint Horváth, Secretary General of HWP and Managing Director of Pureco represented HWP at the EXPO and played an active role at the workshop organised by Hungarian Water Partnership on the second day.
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