What do you think the water utility of the future will look like? Will it feature drones that inspect pipes internally and fix leakages? Will customer feedback be collected automatically and inform service changes? Will you be able to pay for services using cryptocurrency? Or will it entail the existence of contingency plans that are informed by the latest climate data? There are persistent problems that utilities face every day that limit their ability to provide water supply in their service areas. These problems span from challenges in covering operational costs, to inability to supply water 24 hours a day to all residents. These challenges are being exacerbated by the effects of climate change and other threats such as COVID-19.
The Utility of the Future challenge invites you to imagine the future (2050) where water utilities are providing reliable, safe, inclusive, transparent, and responsive WSS services through best-fit practices that allow them to operate in an efficient, resilient, innovative and sustainable manner. But the challenge does not stop at envisioning the future; you must also come up with a strategy to fulfill your vision. Put on your thinking cap and help a utility in trouble become a Utility of the Future.
Your reward:
Bragging rights at the upcoming World Water Week hosted by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) being held from August 23-27; the opportunity to participate and present your idea at the 2022 World Bank Water Week; meeting World Bank’s senior water experts to grow your network and discuss the latest trends in water and sanitation; and last but not least - being shortlisted for a winter internship with the WB Utility of the Future team so you can help real utilities travel to 2050.
The UoF Challenge:
This is the roadmap you must follow – don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of space to be wildly creative!
Part A: The future today
Step 1: The Utility of the Present – understand your client
Step 2: Tell us about what’s cool and trendy and how it can help UOTP-WSS
Step 3: Imagine the future:
Step 4: Back to the present:
Application Terms:
Team: Groups of 2 to 3 people. Make sure your group is diverse and inclusive!
Participants' age: Max 30-years old
Application Deadline: Aug 6, 2021
Deadline for submitting any questions you have to uof@worldbank.org : Jul 22, 2021
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