Water Africa
2023
RWANDA
Water Africa and East Africa Building and Construction Exhibition and Seminars 10-12 October 2023, Kigali, Rwanda
The Water Africa and East Africa Building & Construction event is returning to Rwanda in October 2023 following a successful event held in September 2022. The 2023 event will be held again at the Serena Hotel, Kigali.
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General Information
This Event is Supported by:
Institute of Engineers of Rwanda
Rwanda Institute of Architects
Rwanda Convention Bureau
Visitors:
Visitors to the exhibition will be primarily:
• Consultants, architects, developers, contractors, suppliers, government officials, NGO’s, and the general business community.
• In addition to the above, the seminar programme will attract representatives of foreign aid and funding agencies and other experts from the objective sectors.
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Contact Info
Organisers:
ACE Event Management Ltd
Contact: Colin Shaw
Tel: +44 7475 937937
Local Partner:
College Publishers
Contact: Peter Nyangabyaki
Tel: +27 82 489 5127
petern@collegepublishers.co.za
Rwanda Representative:
Contact: Cissy Batamuriza
Tel: +250 789 803 152 or +250 727 301 280
Seminar Development Director:
Prof Bob Andoh
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The Water Africa and East Africa Building & Construction event is returning to Rwanda in October 2023 following a successful event held in September 2022. The 2023 event will be held again at the Serena Hotel, Kigali.
This event follows those previously held in Ghana and Rwanda in 2022 and will be the third edition held in Rwanda. The event will encompass an exhibition covering products and services related to the Water, Sanitation, Building and Construction Sectors with a Seminar programme running alongside tackling subjects which are germane to these sectors, the Rwandan economy, its people and infrastructure.
Also, in conjunction with the Institution of Engineers Rwanda, there will be a CPD course conducted by our Development Director Prof. Robert Andoh, the subject of which is currently under discussion. The course will take place on the morning of the final day of the event. Further details will follow once the course content is agreed.
Country Overview
Small and landlocked, Rwanda is hilly and fertile with a densely packed population of about 13 million people (2021). It borders the far larger and richer Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as its closest East African neighbours, Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi. Rwanda has recently a forged an agreement with DRC to open a trade corridor to the western seaport of Matadi.
With the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, Rwanda has been able to make important economic and structural reforms and sustain its economic growth rates over the last decade. Rwanda has the second fastest economic growth in Africa.
Economic Overview
After rolling with the Covid-19 pandemic’s blows, double-digit growth of 10.3 per cent for 2021 sets the tone for further growth, with the International Monetary Fund projecting that Rwanda will post 7 per cent growth for 2022. A nation that just a generation ago tore itself apart in one of the deadliest displays of division is now working towards a common purpose with a conviction of the convert.
At the heart of Rwanda’s approach has been a combination of business-friendly policies, raising the country’s standing in the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” index. Rwanda was ranked 29th in the world and second-best in Africa. There is, indeed, the successful adoption of economic plans to drive development indicators.
The main driver for Rwanda’s next national growth phase is the expansion of critical areas of the economy, including energy, education, finance, tourism, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, and the wide technological application by both businesses and government institutions.
Seminar Programme
“WASH, Youth, Gender and Environment: Needs, Solutions, and Progress towards SDGs and AU’s Agenda 2063”
Alongside the exhibition, there will be 2-day technical seminar programme, which will be run in cooperation with the Rwanda Institute of Engineers. The first day will cover Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Environmental issues, the second day will, cover Building, Construction, Safety, and Infrastructure issues.
A Call for Papers will be issued in March 2023. Anyone wishing to give a presentation must provide an abstract for evaluation. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to give a presentation, but places will be limited. Presentations will be limited to 20-25 minutes.
The programme will provide an ideal opportunity for visitors, delegates, and exhibitors to understand the problems and needs of Rwanda and the wider East African community. The seminars also provide an opportunity to deliver information to many delegates from central and local government departments, consultants, architects, engineers, NGOs, and the general business community.
The seminars will be held in the Serena Hotel alongside the exhibition.
Topics include:
- Water Conservation and Integrated Water Resources Management
- Addressing and reducing Non-Revenue Water in water utilities.
- Sustainability of WASH Projects in Peri-urban and Rural Areas.
- The Role of the Private Sector in Public-Private Partnerships for WASH.
- Clean Cities and Green Infrastructure.
- The Nexus of Water, Sanitation, Health, and Solid Wastes.
- Innovations in Water and Wastewater Treatment.
- Climate Change Adaptations, Resilience, and Flooding Challenges.
- Addressing Water Resource Challenges associated with Artisanal Mining.
- Leveraging ICT for accelerated developments in the WASH sector.
- Skills, Youth, and Gender: Bridging the Gap for Developments.
Sustainable Development Goals and AU’s Agenda 2063.
Why you should Exhibit at Water Africa Rwanda 2023
Who should Exhibit at Water Africa ?
- Surface water development Dam, pumping station, canal, and pipeline contractors. Mechanical equipment (gates, weirs etc). Construction plant (earthmovers, tunnellers). Lining materials.
- Groundwater development Drilling rigs. Submersible borehole pumps. Well screens and linings. Handpumps. Solar and wind pumps. Geophysical investigation services and equipment. Water level and quality monitoring equipment.
- Mains distribution & house connections. Pipes, Fittings, Valves and Pumps.
- Water treatment plant, including packaged plants. Aeration and agitation equipment. Filtration equipment and media. Disinfection equipment and chemicals.
- Water treatment plant, including packaged plants. Aeration and agitation equipment. Filtration equipment and media. Disinfection equipment and chemicals
- Water storage Reservoirs and tanks. Lining systems.
- Sewerage and urban drainage Sewer and pipe systems.
- Manholes and drains. Gully and cesspit emptying and tinkering equipment. Sewer and pipe inspection and safety equipment.
- Irrigation and farm drainage. Canal construction and maintenance equipment. Sprinkler systems. Drip systems. Drainage pipes.
- Monitoring and instrumentation systems. Telemetry and GIS systems. Radio communications. Billing and accounting equipment. Meter reading equipment. Flow, temperature, and level monitors. Water Quality testing equipment.
- Consulting services and training Consulting engineering. University and college courses. National training institutions. Books and publications
