New GWP Chair, Schaefer-Preuss, Appointed

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) Sponsoring Partners announced the appointment of Dr. Ursula Schaefer-Preuss as its new Chair, effective January 1, 2013. Dr. Schaefer-Preuss’ latest assignment was as Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development. She was responsible for ADB’s Regional and Sustainable Development Department and Economics and Research Department (Office of the Chief Economist).“

Dr. Schaefer-Preuss has developed a global perspective through experience in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia,” said Dr. Ruth Meinzen-Dick, who chaired the competitive search process for the new GWP Chair. “Her work has involved promoting political consensus at the highest level as a spokesperson for regional and global organizations where she has worked.”