German Water Partnership. The German water sector in the International Market Place

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1 German Water Partnership The German water sector in the International Market Place

2 Facts and figures of the water sector Folie 2

3 Global challenges 2025: 1.8 bn. people live in regions with scarce water resources 900 mil. people lack adequate water supply 2.6 bn. people lack access to sanitation Biggest consumers are agriculture and industry Main challenges: climate change, population growth and urbanisation Folie 3

4 Performance of the German water sector Almost 100 % connection rate No unannounced interruptions of supply Less than 7 % of water losses Investments in the waste water sector of 4.5 bn. Euros/year Investments in the drinking water sector of 2 bn. Euros/year Water use of 120 l/d per capita High drinking water quality according to legal requirements Frequent analyses and inspections Folie 4

5 Development of water consumption in Germany Consumption per capita [litres/pers./day] BDEW-Wasserstatistik; referring to households and small businesses; p = provisional data, 22/04/2014 Folie 5

6 Efficiency compared to the rest of Europe Losses in the water supply grids [%] * Water used for operational use and fire safety is considered non-revenue water VEWA study 2006 (Italy, France, England & Wales); Federal Statistical Office 2004 (Germany); Other: EU Commission 2007 Folie 6

7 Strengths and weaknesses of the German water sector Over 150 years of water supply and sewage disposal Traditionally highly specialised and decentralised Adapted solutions, technologies with long life cycles, high energy efficency Great competence in education, research & development, innovations Well prepared for international missions Folie 7

8 Target markets for German water and waste water technology German exports of water and waste water technology by regions 2012 [%] VDMA, Daten, Fakten zur Wasser- und Abwassertechnik, 24/03/2013 Folie 8

9 Umbrella brand GWP Folie 9

10 Network along the value chain Roughly 350 members cover the broad range of German water management, -industry and -research: Research institutes and universities Plant manufacturers, construction companies and component manufacturers Consultants and engineers Utilities and financial service providers Organisations of development cooperation 75 % are small and medium-sized enterprises Folie 10

11 Objectives of GWP To strengthen the position of the German water sector on international markets To contribute to tackling challenges in water issues wherever needed To foster market-specific cooperation of politics, science and industry Folie 11

12 Tasks Creating a network Concentration, coordination and communication of the German water knowhow Establishing a central contact Contact and coordination office for foreign partners and potential clients of products and services Made in Germany Acting as a project partner on the target markets Promoting water exports Folie 12

13 Structure of the association Regional sections Regional working groups focusing on exchange of experience and project development Working groups Subject-specific working groups: Operator know how, Capacity Development, Financing, Industrial water management, Innovation and scientific cooperation, Public relations, Water and energy Joint presentation and representation congresses, conferences, events, delegations and trade fairs Folie 13

14 Focus countries The 15 regional sections of the GWP members Folie 14

15 German Partners of German Water Partnership Folie 15

16 International cooperations (excerpt) MENA region Central Asia Europe Iran Russia Vietnam Ukraine Canada Arab Countries Water Utilities Association (ACWUA) Association of Public Utilities Mongolia Network of National Water Partnerships (EU Action Group DIS-SMEs) Aquademica, Romanian-German Foundation Ministry of Energy, National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company (NWWEC) Russian Water and Wastewater Association (RAWW) Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA) Ukrvodokanalekologia Water Tap Folie 16

17 Our fields of action (I) Secure supply Water production, -distribution, -storage Infrastructure Basic supply Drinking water purification Efficient treatment Sewage treatment technology Sludge treatment Energy recovery Folie 17

18 Our fields of action (II) Sustainable use IWRM Groundwater management Groundwater protection Efficient use of resources Capacity Development Education and training Creation of networks Consulting Building of administration structures Folie 18

19 Thank you for your attention! German Water Partnership Reinhardtstraße Berlin Tel.: Folie 19