IWMI wins award for water research

Sri Lanka-based IWMI (International Water Management Institute) was presented with the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize at the annual World Water Week held in Stockholm last month. Director General of IWMI, Dr Colin Chartres received the prize from the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf at a Royal prize ceremony and banquet held in Stockholm City Hall on August 30.

"It is an incredible honour for all of us and I'd like to thank the award committee for recognising IWMI's work with such a high-profile accolade," said Dr Chartres.

"The real winners, however, are IWMI's dedicated staff who, for just over a quarter of a century, have consistently delivered scientific research of the highest quality."

"Our work has had a profound influence on water management policy throughout the globe, delivering real benefits for some of the poorest people in developing countries.

I would also like to express my grateful thanks to our many and diverse partners here in our host country Sri Lanka - ministries, agencies and private sector organisations, whose contribution over the years has been vital to the receiving of this award," he said.