Video interview on the Water Operators' Partnership between Belize Water and Contra Costa (California) Sometimes it's the simple solutions that are the most effective. A not-for-profit partnership between two water operators can motivate, train and empower staff... and improve the quality of service provision. A good interview with a member of the Belize Water Service team to show how the partnership helped them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fuw1tenxFs Water, Work and WOPs If water operators or utilities make headlines, it is usually in cases of service failures or major errors (i.e. Flint water crisis). Rarely do we hear about the daily challenges that utilities overcome or the initiative taken by staff to maintain and improve services. 2016 is the international year of Water and Jobs and throughout the year, focus will be on the intricate relationship between employment and the water sector, both as direct employer and as catalyst for growth in other sectors. This increased visibility is a unique opportunity to illustrate the importance of water operators and the skills of their staff. To help voice their experiences, GWOPA has launched a campaign: Water, Work and WOPs To be part of this campaign, take two minutes to tell us about your job (highlights, challenges, vision) . A selection of stories will be compiled and shared on our social networks. You can also support the campaign by sharing this information with your network.