Background

SEAWUN is based on an initiative of water supply and sanitation utility leaders from Southeast Asia which recognized the potential benefits of regional networking. As a result, twelve water utilities from five countries agreed to found the Southeast Asian Water Utilities Network in August 2002. A year later the network started its operation after the secretariat was established and officially registered in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Since then, SEAWUN has grown into a strong regional, non-profit and self-governing organization. It expanded its membership into more than 80 utilities in 7 countries, namely Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. SEAWUN membership is complemented by a number of associating members. These are organizations and companies with an interest in urban water supply and sanitation and whose link with the network is mutual beneficial.

Member utilities represent a wide range of water and sanitation service providers; from large private companies that operate several utilities in different countries to small government owned enterprises that provide water for a single city. This diversity of members creates the framework for benchmarking initiatives, exchange of knowledge and experiences, and utility-to-utility support programs such as twinning partnerships.

SEAWUN and its member utilities are committed to continuously improve their service coverage and delivery, financial sustainability, and other aspects of their performance.

Vision and Mission
Read more about SEAWUN’s Vision, Mission and Principles

Organization
View the organization structure chart, meet the SEAWUN Board and the SEAWUN Office

Governing Documents
View the governing documents such as the SEAWUN Charter, Declarations and the Business Plan