Maintaining a communication and information system accessible to all members through its website, e-mail groups, electronic forums, newsletters, postal mail and occasional meetings.

Developing a platform for advocacy in the region, through national, sub-regional and regional level networking to create coordinated advocacy platforms for CSOs in the water sector

Advancing dialogue between governments and CSOs

Conducting advocacy skills training workshops and activities in thematic areas

Maintaining a functioning secretariat, supported by national and regional focal points

Developing a tracking and alert mechanism, which regularly informs CSOs on the status of policy formulation in the key areas

Participating in the United Nations Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) policy review on water and sanitation

Participating in relevant African symposia and conferences

Promoting the experiences and good practices of the members to a wider audience and to key decision makers

Networking and exchange between members
As ANEW is a membership network that essentially belongs to its members, it relies on the participation of its members in these activities.