On 20th February KIE co-organized with Work4water the event “Bridging the gap; Dutch water technologies in the Middle East and Africa”.

The “Dutch diamond model” was applied by inviting speakers from NOGs, business, investors (the Dutch Bank for development (FMO) and knowledge institutes to give insight to water challenges and opportunities from different perspectives. Potential areas for Dutch technologies to fill the gap were presented (Attached is the presentation).

The panel was followed by Waternet presentation of three successfully implemented projects in Ghana, Lebanon and Morocco. The message was that we can do difference.  Later the discussion was open to the 47 Participants with an interesting exchange of ideas and experiences in the region. The discussions went on during the networking at the end of the event while enjoying Syrian finger foods.

Presentation can be delivered on request: kie@kivi.nl

 

Omschrijving

Bridging the gap; Dutch technologies fitting Water challenges in the Middle East and Africa

Water technologies and innovations is an essential part of Dutch engineering DNA. Water is one of the Top Ten focus areas of the Dutch economy and activities abroad. On the other hand, water stress imposing significant challenge in many regions in the world. The Middle Eastern and African countries come on the top of the list of water stressed countries. How can the Dutch technologies play a role in meeting water challenges in this region? What do we need to know and how does the engineering community in the Netherlands can bridge the need with available Dutch technologies and knowledge in the water sector?

To help answer these questions KIE is applying the Dutch Diamond model and bringing together knowledge institute, business, investors, NGOs and public institutes to a round table. Join us and participate in the interactive session to bridge the need in the Middle East and Africa with Dutch technologies

Locatie

Den Haag

Organisator

KIVI International Engineers

Work4water

Naam en contactgegevens voor informatie

Ms. Hala Alhamed

info@work4water.com