Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, marked the conclusion of the “African Water Ambassadors Training Programme”, which brought together more than 200 participants from 25 African countries.
The programme, organised by the African Centre for Water and Climate Adaptation (PACWA), aimed to boost skills and enhance cooperation in water management across the continent.
Sweilem congratulated the trainees and urged them to apply their newly acquired knowledge in their home countries, helping institutions and communities adopt sustainable water practices.
He also emphasised that Egypt views knowledge-sharing and joint African action as vital to addressing water challenges.
Egypt has played a leading role during its chairmanship of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) and continues its efforts as current chair of the African Water Facility (AWF).
The minister noted that the programme had created a strong network of “African Water Ambassadors” capable of driving positive change.
He highlighted Africa’s mounting challenges, including climate change, population growth and rising demand for water, which underscore the need to build human capacity.
Topics covered included water ethics, water diplomacy, efficient water use, integrated management, smart technologies, leadership and community engagement, equipping participants with the tools to promote water security and sustainable development across Africa.
