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Michael

Ramaano

Michael works for the Orange–Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) Secretariat as
environment and water quality manager. Previously he worked for the Global Water
Partnership Southern Africa and coordinated the development of RSAP IV, the
Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Strategic Action Plan
(RSAP) on Water Resources Management.

Through his work, Michael has always strived for inclusion of women, youth, and
disadvantaged groups in water resources management and community-based
natural resources management. Michael is in charge of implementing projects in
ORASECOM member states that target women’s inclusion to ensure they benefit
from interventions. This also requires the implementation of the ORASECOM Gender
Strategy, which promotes women’s participation at various levels. He is currently
playing a key role to support the establishment of the ORASECOM Women in Water
Diplomacy Network.

For Southern Africa to prosper and
sustainably manage their water resources, it
is imperative for gender equality to be at the
forefront of the movement to ensure all
stakeholders play a key role. The environment
has to be enabling for both men and women
to be counted as equal contributors and
participants in water management.

Environment and water quality manager
Orange–Senqu River Commission Secretariat