In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark speaks with Anand Gautam, Municipal Water Operator Partnership Coordinator at WaterAid Nepal, about his work representing the Godawari Municipality in Nepal. Anand shares his background and details the water and sanitation infrastructure in different areas of Godawari, covering rural, peri-urban, and urban settings. He discusses the challenges faced by the community, including intermittent water supply and lack of proper wastewater treatment. Anand also highlights his involvement in various initiatives with WaterAid Nepal to improve WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) services, and the impact of international cooperation through the Asian Development Bank's Twinning Program with VAKIN in Sweden. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of early interventions for water conservation and education.

00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange Podcast

00:26 Meet Anand Gautam: Background and Role

01:16 Geography and Demographics of Godawari Municipality

02:09 Water and Sanitation Infrastructure in Godawari

04:10 Wastewater Management in Godawari

05:59 Anand's Role and Initiatives in Godawari

08:10 Partnerships and Collaborations

09:18 The Twinning Program with VAKIN

11:44 Reflections and Future Advice

12:39 Conclusion and Farewell