Sabine Sibler holds a civil engineering degree specializing in water provision and wastewater treatment from the School of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan, Germany, and a M.Sc from Virginia Tech, USA. She has extensive experience in implementing development cooperation projects funded by the BMZ, EU, and UN. Most notably, from 2011 to 2017 she led a partnership project in the water sector between the BBW group and two Kenyan water associations: the Water Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) and the Kenya Water Industry Association (KWIA). Since 2022, she has been leading a partnership project for the German Water Partnership (GWP) and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) to support the establishment of the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA).

Topic Description: AWASA (African Water and Sanitation Academy) and it is potential to build bridges: Innovation in the water and wastewater sector thrives through the synergy of capacity building and advanced technologies. By enhancing the skills and knowledge of professionals, we foster an environment where cutting-edge solutions can be effectively implemented. This dual approach not only improves operational efficiency and service delivery but also drives sustainable development, ensuring reliable access to clean water and efficient wastewater management. Capacity building empowers personnel to adopt and maximize the benefits of innovative technologies, creating resilient and adaptable water systems. 

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