On the 28th of October 2025, Voices for Water convened a virtual interface of activists, scholars and practitioners to discuss the importance of public water management. The key messages included:
1. Public Water management is a critical method for protecting and promoting the rights of women and vulnerable communities
2. Residents have trust in the local authorities managing their right to water compared to it being in private hands
3. The government of Zimbabwe must empower local authorities through devolution of power to be able to manage and deliver water better.
4. There are different models of public water management including municipalization and public water utility management.