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What is LuWSI?

LuWSI is a multi-stakeholder collaboration system between public sector, private sector, civil society and international actors inspired by and working towards the vision of water security for the residents and businesses of Lusaka. LuWSI partners engage in dialogue and leadership, analysis and knowledge generation, advocacy and awareness raising, planning and project development. The Initiative was founded in 2016 and currently has over 20 partners from all sectors.

Vision

LuWSI is committed to its vision "Water security for all to support a healthy and prosperous city". Water security is key to economic growth, human wellbeing and sustaining a green city. All LuWSI partners are committed to work together to make this vision a reality.

Mission

LuWSI identified its mission "To strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration to safeguard Lusaka's water resources while enhancing the sustainable and timely access to water and sanitation for all”. Cooperation is crucial if the complex issue of water security is to be addressed sustainably. Water security is everybody’s business and every organisation and individual can contribute to improve the water situation in Lusaka.

LuWSI’s Four Function areas

Function 1: To Improve understanding through assessing, prioritising and monitoring water security threats and solutions.
Function 2: To Inspire change through creating awareness, education and advocacy for change.
Function 3: To Strength collaboration through mobilising stakeholders, as well as strengthening capacity, for improved multi-stakeholder collaboration
Function 4: To Deliver projects - through developing and implementing projects and mobilizing new actors and resources.