The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Water Working Group Meeting
Date and Time 9:00am – 11:00am, November 9th , 2012
Venue: European Chamber Beijing Office
50 Liangmaqiao Road, Office C412, 4th floor, Beijing Lufthansa Center, unit C411A
北京市朝阳区亮马桥路五十号燕莎中心写字楼C411室
Dear Water Working Group Member,
Following the call for candidacy for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair, the Water Working Group is happy to announce that the following members have put their names forward for the election which will take place at the next Working Group meeting on November 9th from 9am to 11am at the European Chamber Beijing Office.
One Chair Position (in alphabetic order of Surname)
- Guillaume Mizon, Degremont Asia, CEO
- Huang Xiaojun, Veolia Water China, CEO
- Simon Spooner, Atkins, Water & Environment, Technical Director
Three Vice Chair Positions (in alphabetic order of Surname)
- Peter Yan, Grundfos, Public Affairs Director
Please find attached their bios and motivation letters, as well as a document outlining the roles and responsibilities of Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs.
The Water Working Group Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group. In order to register a vote for the elections, according to European Chamber practices, you must be present at the Working Group meeting.
We are also delighted to invite representatives from the China Water Enterprise Confederation (CWEC) and Ministry of Water Resources (MWR), to discuss various ways and opportunities for members of the water working group to become more engaged in China’s major water infrastructure investment programme set out in the 12th Five year plan. The CWEC represents the major water enterprises of China. It is planned that CWEC and its members will work with the China Europe Water Platform (CEWP) to engage with European water Enterprises through the EUCCC Water working group. The CEWP was introduced at the last water working group meeting and is the new mode for cooperation between Europe and China to bring about a better water resources situation and to promote greater engagement in the water sector between Europe and China’s public and private sectors. We welcome all members to bring suggestions on how European business would be able to contribute to the investment projects that will fall under the mandate of this partnership.
Participants from CWEC:
Feng yulu, Secretary, CWEC
Zeng Lingwen, Deputy Secretary, CWEC
Liu Zhiping, Chief of Staff, CWEC
Sheng Xujun, Secretary, Branch of Irrigation, CWEC
Guo Youzhi, Secretary, Branch of Desalt, CWEC
Participant from MWR:
Dong Yanfei, Science, International Economic & Technical Cooperation and Exchange Centre, MWR
Draft Agenda:
1. Chair / Vice Chair Election
2. Discussion with China Water Enterprise Confederation, Ministry of Water Resources: Opportunities for members to engage further in the water industry in China.
3. AOB
If you would like to attend this meeting, please register with Mr. Sam Passafiume spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn by 8th of November COB
Chair / Vice Chair Election
The Water Working Group Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group. The responsibilities of Chairpersons include taking a leading role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to the Chinese and European governments and steering Working Group meetings. The required characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the group.
For any further information about the Water Working Group or the European Chamber in general please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sam Passafiume at spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn
Downloads
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CEWP Presentation
Group / Forum Members only
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YUNNAN AS A GLOBAL WATER MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Group / Forum Members only
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121109 - Meeting Minutes
Group / Forum Members only
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