Palestinian Water Authority
Yaser Kishawi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in water resources management, engineering, and training. Currently serving as the Institutional and Agriculture Development Manager for the Water Banking and Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change (WBAACC) Project at the Palestinian Water Authority, Yaser oversees project teams and coordinates various activities. Previous roles include Integrated Water Resources Management Coordinator for the State of Nebraska's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineer at the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. Yaser has also contributed as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while holding multiple positions at the Palestinian Water Authority, including Environmental & Social Monitoring & Compliance Specialist. Additionally, Yaser has worked as a freelance trainer in engineering software and held academic roles at the University College of Applied Sciences. Yaser holds a PhD in Groundwater Surface Water Interactions Modelling, an MSc in Environmental Engineering, and a BSc in Civil Engineering.
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Palestinian Water Authority
VISION PWA overall guiding vision is: The equitable and sustainable management and development of Palestine’s water resources MISSION To secure an environmentally sound and sustainable development of water resources through efficient regulations and equitable water management VALUES The values to which PWA prescribe as guardians of the nation’s water resources: To regulate and develop water resources in a sustainable manner that reflects equality for the regional users of shared resources. GOALS The Goals which are set by PWA, in order to achieve the mission in accordance with the values adopted, are: To define the optimum way to regulate, manage, protect and conserve the limited water resources as well as to optimize the benefit from water resources development by raising water consumption to levels which provide for a healthy environment and economic development.