Members' Corner

Who are the members of the SAWUN Steering Committee?

Chairman Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB)
Suleman Chandio
Pakistan
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Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA)
Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan
Bangladesh
Khulna City Corporation (KCC)
Mr. Md. Abdul Hannan
Bangladesh
Thimphu Municipal Corporation
Mr. Naphel Dukpa
Bhutan
Shimla Municipal Corporation
Mr. Devesh Bhardwaj
India
Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran
Mr. Holani Rajendra Ganeshlal
India
Thane Municipal Corporation
Mr. Kamal. D. Lalla
India
Male Water and Sewerage Company Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Didi
Republic of Maldives
Water and Sanitation Agency, Lahore
Mr. Pervaiz Iftikhar
Pakistan
National Water Supply and Drainage Board
Mr. M.A.M.S.L. Attanayake
Sri Lanka

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Who is the Executive Director?

The Executive Director is Rajendra Ganeshlal Holani.

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Who are the Founding Members?

Bangladesh

 

Bhutan

India

 

Maldives

Pakistan

 

Sri Lanka

 

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Who can join?

SAWUN member utilities are initially drawn from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Membership to SAWUN is open to public or private water and/or wastewater utilities. Conditions for membership of national water and wastewater associations, and small scale service providers from participating countries shall be determined by the SAWUN Steering Committee (SSC).

The SSC will determine any conditions of membership that it deems fit, including but not limited to periods, amount, continuity, and rights.

Applications for membership may be made to the SSC with prospective members indicating

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Why should they join?

SAWUN can help its members measurably improve their performance in the delivery of water supply and sanitation services to meet Target 10 of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) through its various programs and activities.

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Are there fees involved?

As determined by the SSC at its first meeting on 24 April 2007, an initial annual membership fee of US $20 per utility is applicable to all members.

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Contacts

Paul van Klaveren
Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist, ADB
E-mail: pvanklaveren@adb.org

Mai Flor
Water Governance Specialist, ADB
Email: mmflor@adb.org

 

SAWUN's Vision


SAWUN members, drawn initially from the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, measurably improve their performance in the delivery of water supply and sanitation services to meet target 10 of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

SAWUN's Mission


SAWUN becomes a capable, self-sustaining organization that is proactive to its members needs, demonstrating excellence and relevance in the delivery of its programs and practices in fulfilling its vision.