Dear SuSanA Members
We Member s need to join up and ensure that full support ti given to elected members
All the Best to our India Rep - Ms Rohini .. Well wishes..

From Ajit Seshadri ..

It’s official – the seven regional representatives for the Global Steering Committee (GSC) have been elected. This marks a new era on the change process towards SuSanA 2.0!
 
Now, we would like to proudly present to you the new GSC members:
 

• Sub-Saharan Africa - Prof. CharlesNiwagaba (Uganda)
• Europe & CentralAsia - DorotheeSpuhler ( Switzerland )
• Latin America &Caribbean - Carla Liera (Mexico)
• North America - Kartik Chandran (USA)
• South Asia - Rohini Pradeep (India)
• East Asia &Pacific - GinaItchon (Philippines)
• Middle East &North Africa - Dr. Arwa Abelhay (Jordan)  

 
Thanks to the 247 SuSanA Members that casted their vote and for supporting us in this process! We hope to achieve an even higher turnout in the next GSC elections.
 
SuSanA would not exist and be the network it has become, without the volunteering contribution of so many individuals. We would therefore particularly like to thank all the 15 other GSC candidates for their time and dedication in this election and for helping us in shaping the future of SuSanA! We want to emphasize the important role they are playing for SuSanA. We greatly appreciate their commitment and friendship, which we want to strengthen soon.
 
In case you were unable to attend the official announcement via MS Teams, or would like to re-watch the meeting, the recording and the presentation can be viewed here: Official Announcement of the GlobalSteering Committee Election Results 2022 - Resources • SuSanA
 
For more information on the role of the Global Steering Committee of SuSanA click here: Global Steering Committee - SustainableSanitation Alliance (SuSanA)
 
Best regards,

Daphne 
SuSanA Secretariat
 

Dear SuSanA members and friends,
 
The 2022 online election of the SuSanA Global Steering Committee (GSC) has officially started!



From today, Monday 17 to Thursday 20 October (23:59 CEST), every SuSanA member will have the opportunity to vote for a GSC candidate in their respective voting region once logged in to their account. The GSC is the main governance body of SuSanA. It is composed of 7 elected regional representatives, who serve for a maximum of two 3-year terms, eligible for re-election once. Check the candidates for your voting region and vote now to shape the future of SuSanA 2.0! Every vote counts!

VOTE NOW via this link:  www.susana.org/en/gsc-election-2022   

The official announcement of the election results will take place online (MS Teams) on Friday 21 October, from 2-2.30 pm CEST. The event is open to everyone and does not require a registration. Join the official announcement of the election results here:  SuSanA Global Steering Committee - Official Announcement of the Election Results 2022 - Upcoming events

If you have any further questions regarding the election, then please do not hesitate to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Best regards, 

Daphne
SuSanA Secretariat

Dear SuSanA members and friends,

In less than two weeks (17-20 October), the election of the Global Steering Committee (GSC) will take place, and we are pleased to introduce all of the candidates to you today!


 
You can view all the voting regions and learn more about the different candidates by clicking on their names or the regions:
 
Sub-Saharan Africa  ​

• Dr. Charles Buregeya Niwagaba (Uganda) : Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering - MakerereUniversity
• Maureen Amakabane (Kenya) : Founder and CEO - Usafi Sanitation Limited
• Dr. Mutala Mohammed (Ghana ): Associate director - Institute for sustainable energy and environmentalsolutions (ISEES)

Europe & Central Asia ​

• Dr. Jennifer McConville (Sweden) : Associate Professor - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
• Dr. Dorothee Spuhler (Switzerland) : Senior Researcher and Project Manager, Member of the Board, LeadKnowledge and Awareness - Eawag and VaLoo

Latin America & Caribbean ​

• Carla Liera, MSc. (Mexico) : Research Associate - Stockholm Environment Institute
• Giuliana Carolina Talamini (Brazil) : Corporate Sustainability Coordinator - GS INIMA BRASIL
• Eva Manzano (Spain) : Regional WASH Lead, Latin America – CAWST
• Torsten Lingner (Germany) : Planning Officer - GIZ – Competence Centre Water, Wastewater, Waste

North America ​

• Dan Campbell (USA) : Knowledge management specialist
• Prof. Kartik Chandran (USA) : Professor - Columbia University

South Asia ​

• Krishna C. Rao (India ): Advisor - Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Institute
• Depinder Singh Kapur (India) : Director Water Program - Centre for Science and Environment
• Sunetra Lala (India) : NA - Independent WASH Advisor (formerly WASH Sector Leader, SNV Nepal & Cambodia)
• Rohini Pradeep (India) : Project Manager - Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination Society
• Kavita Wankhade (India) : Head – Practice - Indian Institute for Human Settlements

East Asia & Pacific 

• Dr. Shikun Cheng (China) : Associate Professor, Secretary of Foreign Affairs in USTB - University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)
• Dr. Gina Santos Itchon (Philippines) : Professor in the School of Medicine; Director of Center for Global Health - Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
• Dexter S. Lo (Filipino) : Vice President for Social Development - Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

Middle East & North Africa

• Dr. Maha Mohammad Halalsheh (Jordan) : Researcher and Assistant Director - Water, Energy and Environment Centre-The University of Jordan
• Manal Sami Ali Alshraideh (Jordan) : MENA WASH Programme officer - Stockholm International Water Institute
• Prof. Arwa Walid Salim Abdelhay (Jordan) : Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering - German Jordanian University

Click here  to lean more about the Global Steering Committee and the upcoming GSC election 2022.
 
So mark your calendars, prepare your vote and help us shape the future of SuSanA 2.0!
 
Best regards,

Daphne
SuSanA Secretariat

Dear SuSanA members and friends,
 
The SuSanA Secretariat and the Interim Steering Committee (ISC) are pleased to invite you to the official announcement ofthe Election Results of the Global Steering Committee (GSC). The event will take place online (MS Teams) on Friday, 21^st of October, from 2-2.30pm CEST.



During this event, we would like to thank and express our sincere gratitude to all participants and candidates, and officially
announce the elected GSC members from the seven voting regions:
 

• Sub-Saharan Africa  ​
• Europe & Central Asia ​
• Latin America & Caribbean ​
• North America ​
• South Asia ​
• East Asia & Pacific  ​
• Middle East & North Africa

Join the meeting here
Meeting-ID: 333 567 573 816
Code: h53AbK

Please be aware that the event will be recorded and shared online on susana.org.
 
With this invitation, we would also like to remind you to vote during the election period (17 - 20 October). You will be asked to submit your vote once logged into your SuSanA account!

More information and updates can be found here: Global Steering Committee -Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA)
 
If you have any further questions regarding the election, then please do not hesitate to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 
We are looking forward to your participation!
 
Best regards,

Daphne
SuSanA Secretariat

Dear SuSanA members and friends,
 
As stated in the SuSanA 2.0 concept paper, every 3 years SuSanA members elect their Global Steering Committee (GSC), which is given the responsibility to manage the network on their behalf as the principal decision-making body and governance vehicle during this period. To learn more about SuSanA change process: Organisational development 2019-2020- Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA)


 
When and Where?
The GSC election will take place online and anonymously from 17 to 20 October on susana.org. The results will be announced on the 21 October. To learn more aboutthe GSC election 2022, click here: Global Steering Committee -Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA)
 
Who?
One representative will be elected from each of the seven voting regions:

• Sub-Saharan Africa  ​
• Europe & Central Asia ​
• Latin America & Caribbean ​
• North America ​
• South Asia ​
• East Asia & Pacific  ​
• Middle East & North Africa

 
All SuSanA members can and are encouraged to vote for a candidate from their region. To learn more about the candidates, click here: Election & Candidates 2022 -Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA)
 
How?
 Voting will be online and ONLY for members that are registered. The vote will be anonymous, meaning SuSanA will only know if someone has voted but SuSanA will not have the information who voted for whom. To cater for all different time zones the election will have 4 voting days. During these days members will be able to vote after logging into their SuSanA account. The login assures that only registered SuSanA members are able to vote. For more frequently asked questions, see here: Global Steering Committee Elections- Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA)
 
In this thread, we will update you the latest status of the GSC election, invite you to the journey towards SuSanA 2.0 together and hear your opinions. And of course, you are encouraged to vote for the ideal candidate that you consider for your region during the election period. Every vote counts! So, prepare your vote, and let’s shape the future of SuSanA together!
 
Yours sincerely,
 
SuSanA Secretariat