Sana'a:A workshop was convened at the Water and Environment Center of Sana'a University to evaluate proposed innovative funding initiatives for the water and sanitation sectors. This event was supported by the Yemen Red Crescent Society and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
According to Yemen News Agency, the workshop aimed to utilize innovation to identify key challenges and needs faced by the Public Corporation for Water and Sanitation. It sought to attract practical ideas, develop cost-effective solutions with high returns, and optimize resource use for priority projects.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance collaboration between Sana'a University, humanitarian organizations, and service sectors. The focus is on leveraging the scientific and technical expertise of the university's Water and Environment Center to promote innovation and develop sustainable projects that improve water and sanitation services.
Deputy Minister of Electricity, Energy and Water Adel Bader, in the opening session, pledged full support for the innovative projects emerging from the workshop. He emphasized the need for novel solutions to secure safe water sources and address challenges such as water scarcity, depletion of water basins, and the high costs associated with wastewater treatment plants.
Sana'a University President Dr. Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti highlighted the importance of translating the workshop's discussions into practical mechanisms that could benefit Yemen's water sector. IFRC representative Engineer Omar Al-Mikhlafi praised the ongoing partnership with the university's Water and Environment Center, emphasizing its role in supporting initiatives and developing solutions for sector challenges.
The workshop featured the presentation of 11 innovative initiatives aimed at tackling various issues in the water and sanitation sectors in Sana'a. A joint evaluation committee will assess these initiatives and select three for funding based on established criteria.
