Global Water Partnership Organisation — multi-stakeholder international network focused on water governance and climate-resilient investments, with headquarters relocated to Windhoek in 2026.
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July 2026
The Namibian
Global Water Partnership Organisationis relocating its headquartersfrom Stockholm, Sweden to Windhoek
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“The relocation of the GWPO headquarters from Stockholm, Sweden, to Windhoek, he added, positions Namibia as a global centre for water dialogue, innovation and knowledge sharing.”
Global Water Partnership Organisationhas relocated its Secretariat toWindhoek
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“The meeting follows the relocation of the GWPO Secretariat to Windhoek, a move Zaamwani described as a significant endorsement of Namibia's role in promoting sustainable development and international cooperation.”
Global Water Partnership Organisationrelocated its headquarters and legal seat toWindhoek
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“NAMIBIA'S growing role in global water governance was highlighted this week when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a courtesy visit from senior leaders of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO), following the recent relocation of the organisation's headquarters and legal seat to Windhoek.”
Global Water Partnership Organisationrelocated its Secretariat fromSweden to Windhoek
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“Namibia is positioning itself as a global leader in water governance and investment following the relocation of the Secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) from Sweden to Windhoek.”
Global Water Partnership Organisationwill officially commence operations in Namibia on23 May 2026
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“THE Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) will officially commence operations in Namibia on 23 May 2026, with the organisation aiming to mobilise up to US$15 billion (about N$245.55 billion) in global water investments by 2030.”
Global Water Partnership Organisationrelocated headquarters fromStockholm, Sweden, to Namibia
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“The development follows the signing of a headquarters agreement earlier this year to host the organisation's global headquarters in Windhoek, marking the relocation of the GWPO headquarters from Stockholm, Sweden, to Namibia.”
Global Water Partnership Organisationwas approved to establishSecretariat Office in Windhoek, Namibia
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“The Cabinet took note of Namibia's successful bid to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) Secretariat in Windhoek and approval thereof.”
Global Water Partnership Organisationsignedagreement with Namibian Government for water governance partnership
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“THE Namibian Government and the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) have formally signed an agreement, signalling a strategic partnership focused on global water governance.”
Namibia has been chosen to host the headquarters of the inter-continental Global Water Partnership Organisation after an 18-month competitive selection process. The country's water management expertise, political stability, infrastructure, and decades of experience managing water in one of the world's driest regions set it apart, with the relocation from Stockholm to Windhoek positioning Namibia as a global centre for water dialogue, innovation and knowledge sharing.
Namibia has been chosen to host the headquarters of the inter-continental Global Water Partnership Organisation after an 18-month competitive selection process. The country's water management expertise, political stability, infrastructure, and decades of experience managing water in one of the world's driest regions set it apart, with the relocation from Stockholm to Windhoek positioning Namibia as a global centre for water dialogue, innovation and knowledge sharing.
Namibia will host the 2028 International Network of Basin Organizations World Basin Summit in Windhoek, a selection that recognises the country's leadership in sustainable water management and positions it at the centre of international discussions on water security and climate resilience.
Namibia's new Ambassador to the Netherlands, Alfredo Hengari, has assumed his post and pledged to leverage Dutch expertise and investment to advance agriculture, water security, and job creation as priority areas aligned with President Nandi-Ndaitwah's development vision.
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has expressed support for deepening cooperation between her ministry and the Global Water Partnership Organisation following the GWPO's relocation of its Secretariat to Windhoek, which she described as recognition of Namibia's commitment to water cooperation and sustainable development.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received senior leaders of the Global Water Partnership Organisation following the relocation of its headquarters and legal seat to Windhoek. The organisation, a multi-stakeholder international network focused on strengthening water governance and promoting climate-resilient investments, inaugurated its headquarters at the UN House in Windhoek on 23 May 2026.
The Global Water Partnership Organisation has relocated its headquarters from Sweden to Windhoek, with operations expected to commence on 23 May following a headquarters agreement signed with the Namibian government. The GWPO chief executive described the move as historic, marking the first time a global intergovernmental water organisation will be headquartered in the Global South.
The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) will officially commence operations in Namibia on 23 May 2026, relocating its global headquarters from Stockholm, Sweden, to Windhoek, with a dual-headquarters model also including Cape Town, South Africa. The organisation aims to mobilise up to US$15 billion in global water investments by 2030.
Namibia's cabinet approved the Angola-Namibia Interconnector project to support energy security and industrial development, and endorsed stakeholder recommendations from the festive season road safety campaign including increased traffic enforcement, driver education, and use of body-worn cameras by traffic officials. The cabinet also approved extension of a repatriation programme for persons of Namibian descent from Botswana and accepted Namibia's bid to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat in Windhoek.
Global Water Partnership Southern Africa's Vice Chair Eng. Munashe Mvura delivered remarks at a headquarters agreement ceremony for the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, marking Namibia's positioning as the organisation's home and signalling a strategic repositioning of global water leadership toward regional delivery and transboundary cooperation, particularly in southern Africa's shared water systems.
Namibia has formally signed a headquarters agreement to host the secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, making it the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water. Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said the decision reflects Namibia's long experience in water cooperation, transboundary basin management, and its proven track record hosting other regional institutions.
Namibia and the Global Water Partnership Organisation have formally signed a headquarters agreement, establishing GWPO's Secretariat in Namibia as part of a dual-headquarters model. The agreement commits Namibia to providing office infrastructure, administrative support, visa facilitation, and tax exemptions to support the world's first Global South-based intergovernmental organisation focused on water governance.
Namibia has signed an agreement to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) secretariat in Windhoek. The minister of agriculture said the move reflects Namibia's capacity to lead on water security and positions the GWPO as the world's first Global South-anchored intergovernmental organisation dedicated to water.