As part of Africa Focus Day , the AWF hosted a panel discussion, in the context of Stockholm World Water Week 2013. “Cooperation and Hydro-Diplomacy: Successful Approaches to Optimize Trans-boundary Water Management” was moderated by Pr. Mike Muller, and brought together five panelists: Dr. Akissa Bahri, AWF; Ms. Jacqueline Tront, CIWA, WB; Pr. Patricia Wouters, Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science; Dr. Ana Cascao, SIWI , Mr. Tefera Beyene, Nile Basin Initiative.