Alex Simalabwi Alex Simalabwi is an international development professional with expertise in economic development, investment strategy design water resources, climate change adaptation and public policy. He has extensive experience in climate change adaptation and water resources management. He Co-Chaired the World Bank Expert Group for climate resilience, advised the Bank where to invest their climate funds among 34 countries. He is the Executive Secretary of GWP Southern Africa and Global Coordinator of the Water, Climate and Development Program (WACDEP) at Global Water Partnership, an international organization set up by the World Bank, UNDP and government of Sweden.
He developed and leads a program for investments preparation, water security and climate resilient development across 60 countries spanning four continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. He has advised more than 20 countries and governments on the integration of water into economic national development. He is the lead author of the report “Water Security for Development in Africa” and also led the development of the African Union strategic framework for water security and climate resilient development. He holds postgraduate qualifications in business (MBA), Civil engineering and a Masters in public policy from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.