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Private Sector

Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) works with partners from six constituencies. While governments have primary responsibility for delivering on the Sustainable Development Goal 6, mobilizing resources and developing innovative solutions that leave no one behind; they are also required to concert effort with all stakeholders in the society, private sector included.

The Private Sector Constituency represents large corporations, small and medium enterprises, public-private partnerships. professionals, for-profit businesses or networks representing business interests with recognized commitment, influence, and a global and/or regional remit that works in support of the SWA’s Objectives.

All private sector organizations are encouraged to join SWA partner networks or connect to existing multi-stakeholder platforms at the national, regional or global level.

 

Become a partner

What is the role of the private sector within SWA?

The Private Sector Constituency (PSC) represents the private sector’s voice in the global water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. The Constituency assumes high importance, both in influencing the global WASH agenda and addressing challenges through concrete and innovative solutions at the national level.  Amongst others, the PSC:

  • Promotes service delivery alternatives such as public-private partnerships;
  • Attract private sector capital and other new and innovative forms and sources of investments;
  • Seek to improve the efficiency and impact of sector operations relevant to water, sanitation and hygiene;
  • Accelerate the uptake of further innovation in the sector.
How is the Private Sector Constituency represented within SWA?

Two Private Sector Representatives form part of the SWA Steering Committee, which is the SWA decision-making body.

At the national level, the Private Sector Constituency is supported by Private Sector focal points (main and alternate), responsible for liaising with government, partners from other constituencies, and other entities from the private sector in the country, to deliver on the SWA framework and objectives.

All Private Sector focal points can be found on the dedicated country pages.

How can my organization get involved?

Please review the:

If the work of your organization is aligned with the objectives and mission of SWA and is not yet a member, please fill in the application form to join the partnership. 

As a SWA partner, you will be:

  • part of a global movement to raise the profile of water, sanitation and hygiene;
  • working with SWA to improve sustainable WASH service delivery;
  • contributing to our joint efforts to increase and improve funding for this life-changing sector of development;
  • helping SWA to realize the fundamental human rights to water and sanitation and leave no one behind.
How to engage with other SWA constituencies?

The SWA Strategic Framework is anchored and fosters cross-constituency cooperation and accountability. By joining SWA you will be able to assess and improve your engagement and advocacy efforts, globally, in the region, and in countries where you are active.

For any queries regarding further engagement with the SWA partnership, please contact the Secretariat.

SWA Partners: Private sector

44 partners
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1001fontaines

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African Water Facility (AWF)

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Amatheia Water Technologies (Pty) Ltd

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Aqua Africa Ltd

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AquaFed

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Association of Water Well Drilling Rig Owner And Practitioners (AWDROP)

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Commitments

Country Constituency Body / Organizations Commitment Target year Progress
Global Private Sector Aquafed To advance the implementation of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, private water operators federated in AquaFed commit to supporting governments of SWA 'priority countries' and others to establish new and/ or engage/ work through existing national, local and regional multi-stakeholder platforms. 2024
Reviewing progress
Global Private Sector Aquafed Private water operators federated in AquaFed commit to supporting leaders in SWA 'priority countries' with private sector expertise and consultancy to rapidly scale up progress to achieve SDGs 6.1 and 6.2. 2024
Reviewing progress
India Private Sector Banka BioLoo Banka BioLoo will provide sustainable sanitation facilities, in the form of bioloos or bio-toilets, to 250,000 students, primarily from low-income families - in partnership with larger corporations through their CSR programs. 2022
100%
India Private Sector Banka BioLoo Limited Implement sustainable sanitation and wastewater treatment solutions across India, in partnership with governments, businesses and the civil society. The solutions are mainly implemented where the facilities are non-existent, and people don't have access to WaSH. Some examples are bio-toilets in schools, communities, low-income households, and worksites and fecal sludge treatment plants in rural and semi-urban/peri-urban communities. All solutions have resource recovery and circular economy, thereby providing treated water, biosolids and biogas. 2030
Reviewing progress
Liberia Private Sector Private Sector Constituency Support government WASH programs through corporate and social responsibilities to ensure sustainability of WASH services. 2023
Reviewing progress
Liberia Private Sector Private Sector Constituency Work with the government of Liberia and partners to increase access to safe WASH services through innovative means - i.e., solid waste management, WASH services construction, WASH products supply chain, recycling, composting, etc. 2023
Reviewing progress
Mali Private Sector Uduma Mali Contribute to the reduction of disparities in access to drinking water through investments in rural areas. 2023
75%
Mali Private Sector Uduma Mali Strengthen the Public-Private Partnership for the management of the public service delegation. 2023
75%