Private Water Operators

Partners in Tomorrow’s Water World

 Created in 2005,
MISSION AQUAFED IN ACTION
AquaFed represents
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 o contribute to creating a better world by sharing private operators’ AQUAFED WITH INTERNATIONAL AQUAFED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL
private operators expertise with international organisations, public authorities and ORGANISATIONS WATER SECTOR
civil society
delivering water and To connect private water and wastewater operators To seek solutions leading to progress and to share
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 o be the channel between private water and wastewater service and international actors. private water operators expertise worldwide.
water services providers and international stakeholders
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 o promote the option of private sector participation in water and Accreditations including: AquaFed contributes to the international discussion
in countries wastewater management as a solution that public authorities can including on:
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 quaFed is a NGO in consultative status with the United
throughout choose Nations ECOSOC • T
 he Human Rights to drinking water and sanitation
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 quaFed is an accredited Partner of UN-Water • U
 rban water and wastewater
the world. • A
 quaFed is registered in the joint voluntary Transparency • S
 ustainable development
Register of the European Parliament and the European
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 egulation, governance and transparency
The Federation SHARED VALUES Commission
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 ater quality
• C
 limate change
looks forward AquaFed is built on shared values that include:
to continuing • Equity and transparency AQUAFED WITH PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AQUAFED: FACILITATOR AND
• Diversity and inclusiveness INFORMATION PROVIDER
to develop its To promote the option of private sector participation
• Cooperation and participation in water and sanitation management as a solution To be a source of information for all who are
role as a channel • Q uality and reliability that public authorities can choose according to the interested in water and wastewater services.
local context.
that links private • A ccountability and community focus To facilitate efficient and effective collaboration
between public authorities, public and private
• Fair competition and trading
water operators water operators and stakeholders worldwide to
• H ealth and environmental stewardship encourage the exchange of experience, expertise
and international and knowledge.
stakeholders.

AquaFed
GOVERNMENTS / federates
connects
INTERNATIONAL shares

INSTITUTIONS
contributes
solves
NGOs
participates
promotes
seeks TOMORROW ’S
WATER
OPERATORS WORLD MEDIA

USERS FINANCIERS

ACADEMIA ENVIRONMENT
GOVERNANCE
AquaFed is a not-for-profit organisation governed by
Articles of Association, and a Code of Ethics.
AquaFed is directed by its Members through an
Annual General Meeting, where they elect the
President and Executive Committee and determine
the organisation’s objectives and strategies.
AquaFed’s President leads the Executive Committee,
which is responsible for:
• Developing the Federation’s positions
•  Overseeing the pursuit of the Federation’s objectives
• Administrating the Federation
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
AquaFed membership is open to all private
companies that are active in public water and/or
wastewater service management through contracts,
joint-ventures or licenses with public authorities.
AquaFed membership categories:
• Corporate Members
• National Members (national industry associations)
• Associate Members
• Honorary Members

AquaFed is open to
all private companies
of all sizes,
all business models,
Members serve all countries.
from a few
thousands
to millions
of people.

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Paris headquaters
16 avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris – France
Tel.: +33 1 53 89 08 10
Fax: +33 1 45 63 04 72
Brussels liaison office
6 rond Point Schuman box 5, 1040 Brussels – Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 234 78 07
Fax: +32 2 234 79 11
Website: www.AquaFed.org
Twitter: @AquaFed
Email: info@aquafed.org