Alex Simalabwi (@simalabwi) 's Twitter Profile
Alex Simalabwi

@simalabwi

Executive Secretary| Director-Continental Africa Water Investment Program| Global Head #Climate # Resilience, GWP @Kennedy_School@Harvard University

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calendar_today21-03-2017 16:53:08

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Hakainde Hichilema (@hhichilema) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a warm welcome to #Botswana. Great discussion with my brother H.E Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi on important bilateral, regional & international issues, as we further strengthen the multifaceted & historic ties between 🇿đŸ‡Č and đŸ‡§đŸ‡Œ. #EconomicDiplomacy

Musa Mwenye, SC (@musamwenye) 's Twitter Profile Photo

South Africa has put the West on trial with its action at the ICJ. With the ICJ’s ruling against Israel, it will be interesting to see whether the West who have subjected African leaders to these international courts will respect this ruling. So proud of SA.#ruleoflaw

South Africa has put the West on trial with its action at the ICJ. With the ICJ’s ruling against Israel, it will be interesting to see whether the West who have subjected African leaders to these international courts will respect this ruling. So proud of SA.#ruleoflaw
Jakaya Kikwete (@jmkikwete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hongera Samia Suluhu kwa kusherehekea kumbukizi ya siku yako ya kuzaliwa. Tunakuombea kwa Mola akujalie umri mrefu wenye furaha, afya njema, baraka na mafanikio tele. Tunakuombea ndoto zako kwa nchi yetu, kwako binafsi na familia yako zitimie. Hongera kwa kazi kubwa na nzuri

Hongera <a href="/SuluhuSamia/">Samia Suluhu</a> kwa kusherehekea kumbukizi ya siku yako ya kuzaliwa. Tunakuombea kwa Mola akujalie umri mrefu wenye furaha, afya njema, baraka na mafanikio tele. Tunakuombea ndoto zako kwa nchi yetu, kwako binafsi na familia yako zitimie. Hongera kwa kazi kubwa na nzuri
Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With profound sadness, we observe the passing of H.E. @HageGeingob, 3rd President of Namibia & Co-Chair-International High-Level Panel on #Water Investments for #Africa. We share the sorrow & stand united as a continent in mourning loss of a great leader: lnkd.in/d8qiSKsc

With profound sadness, we observe the passing of H.E. @HageGeingob, 3rd President of Namibia &amp; Co-Chair-International High-Level Panel on #Water Investments for #Africa. We share the sorrow &amp; stand united as a continent in mourning loss of a great leader: lnkd.in/d8qiSKsc
Hakainde Hichilema (@hhichilema) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Now is the time to invest in #Zambia’s mining sector. This was our message today at Mining Indaba. By 2040 an additional 9M mt p.a of #copper will be needed to keep up with global demand & 🇿đŸ‡Č is on the right trajectory, as we push towards our target of 3M mt p.a by 2031.

Pradeep Kurukulasuriya (@pradeep0872) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💡Update from #GEFCouncil66! ✅ UN Development just unlocked $200M+ in Global Environment Facility (GEF) funding for 2ïžâƒŁ0ïžâƒŁ countries, including 8 Fragile States, 7 Least Developed Countries, & 2 Small Islands States, to support their #nature #climate #energy #chemicals & #waste goals. Stay tuned for details ...

Amb. Josefa Sacko (@josefasacko) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I had a great meeting with Dr.Matthias Naab, Director of UN Development Regional Centre for Africa in #Ethiopia.I commend with satisfaction,the long history of collaboration with African Union. I emphasised need to support #Gender disaggregated data in #Agriculture & #Post_Malabo Agenda

I had a great meeting with Dr.Matthias Naab, Director of <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> Regional Centre for Africa in #Ethiopia.I commend with satisfaction,the long  history of collaboration with <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a>. I emphasised need to support #Gender disaggregated data in #Agriculture &amp; #Post_Malabo Agenda
Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mr. Alex Simalabwi, Executive Secretary-GWP Southern Africa and Director-Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP paid respects to the High Commissioner-#Namibia on the devastating passing of H.E. Hage Geingob, 3 President-Namibia & Founding Co-Chair of the High-Level Panel by signing the book of condolences Dr Hage G. Geingob

Mr. Alex Simalabwi, Executive Secretary-<a href="/GWPSAF/">GWP Southern Africa</a> and Director-<a href="/AipWater/">Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP</a> paid respects to the High Commissioner-#Namibia on the devastating passing of H.E. Hage Geingob, 3 President-Namibia &amp; Founding Co-Chair of the High-Level Panel by signing the book of condolences

<a href="/hagegeingob/">Dr Hage G. Geingob</a>
Green Climate Fund (@thegcf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today Global Water Partnership Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP #AUSummit High-level side event on climate-resilient water investments in Africa, GCF ED Mafalda Duarte announced Green Climate Fund's Readiness grant of over US$6 million to develop tailor-made AIP water investment programmes for 15 African Union member states.

Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Pleased to confirm that Green Climate Fund has awarded over USD 6 million to the AU-AIP Multi-Country GCF Readiness Project that will support 15 African Union member states to prepare tailor-made AIP #water investment programmes"-Alex Simalabwi, Executive Secretary- GWP Southern Africa, @AIP Director

Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Green Climate Fund says Africa’s water scarcity crisis demands substantial investment, with current yearly funding levels falling short of the required $30 billion. GCF has committed $3.5 billion to drive resilient water systems in 28 African countries but asks other financiers to join.

<a href="/theGCF/">Green Climate Fund</a> says Africa’s water scarcity crisis demands substantial investment, with current yearly funding levels falling short of the required $30 billion. 

GCF has committed $3.5 billion to drive resilient water systems in 28 African countries but asks other financiers to join.
Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The European Commission, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank, is elevating the water portfolio. Through blended finance instruments and guarantees, they're boosting private finance for water supply and sanitation across sectors. EU Delegation to AU

The European Commission, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank, is elevating the water portfolio. Through blended finance instruments and guarantees, they're boosting private finance for water supply and sanitation across sectors. <a href="/EUtoAU/">EU Delegation to AU</a>
Hakainde Hichilema (@hhichilema) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Joined African Heads of State & Govt in Nelson Mandela Hall for opening ceremony of the #37thAUSummit, themed Educate an African fit for the 21st Century. Explored solutions on diverse issues affecting our Continent including climate change, food security and peace & security. 🌍

Joined African Heads of State &amp; Govt in Nelson Mandela Hall for opening ceremony of the #37thAUSummit, themed Educate an African fit for the 21st Century.
Explored solutions on diverse issues affecting our Continent including climate change, food security and peace &amp; security. 🌍
Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Global Water Partnership Executive Secretary Alan Atkisson impressed with the organization’s achievements. GWP has surpassed the goal of supporting 30+ countries in accessing climate finance within the first two years of its strategic plan. ES pledges to double down on commitment.

<a href="/GWPnews/">Global Water Partnership</a> Executive Secretary Alan Atkisson impressed with the organization’s achievements. GWP has surpassed the goal of supporting 30+ countries in accessing climate finance within the first two years of its strategic plan. ES pledges to double down on commitment.
Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The World Bank continues to support efforts to build climate resilience in Africa with its latest support being grants of $340 million to Malawi and $10 million to AUC to address the escalating climate shocks in Eastern and Southern Africa World Bank Water #ClimateAction.

The World Bank continues to support efforts to build climate resilience in Africa with its latest support being grants of $340 million to Malawi and $10 million to AUC to address the escalating climate shocks in Eastern and Southern Africa <a href="/WorldBankWater/">World Bank Water</a> #ClimateAction.
Alex Simalabwi (@simalabwi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honored to attend the Sustainable Development Infrastructure symposium of South Africa stakeholder dinner hosted by Deputy President H. E Paul Mashatile in Cape Town, Involving several cabinet ministers and ministers of infrastructure from across Africa, UK , USA and others.

Jeevan Thondaman (@jeevanthondaman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we launched the Global Blended Finance Alliance Initiative here in Bali. By signing today, Sri Lanka also becomes a founding member alongside Indonesia, Fiji, France, UAE, Kenya, Luxembourg and Canada. The world has a USD 2.5 trillion funding gap to achieve the

Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen (@prof_patrickv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to formalize the collaboration between Global Center on Adaptation and AUDA-NEPAD together with AUDA-NEPAD CEO Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS today at our floating office. Together, we will work hand-in-hand towards a climate-resilient Africa, ensuring full delivery on the $25 billion ambition of

Delighted to formalize the collaboration between <a href="/GCAdaptation/">Global Center on Adaptation</a> and <a href="/NEPAD_Agency/">AUDA-NEPAD</a> together with AUDA-NEPAD CEO <a href="/nardosbthomas/">Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS</a> today at our floating office. Together, we will work hand-in-hand towards a climate-resilient Africa, ensuring full delivery on the $25 billion ambition of
Africa Water Investment Programme - AIP (@aipwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

South African Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Water&SanitationRSA, David Mahlobo, has called on African leaders to unite behind South Africa and champion infrastructure - prioritising #water - at the highest possible level as SA assumes G20 presidency next year.

Le SĂ©nĂ©gal Ă  l’ONU-NY/ Senegal at the UN-NY (@repsenny) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During HL Consultation towards the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit, Minister C.T. Dieye advocated for a programmatic approach integrating financing models that combine the efforts of IFIs, public and private sectors. This is a Senegal's plea as co-host of 2026 UN Water Conference.