Industry leader provides critical courses for utility professionals
and engineering students in Burkina Faso
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it is collaborating with
the 2iE Foundation to offer a program that will help students and
utility professionals learn water metering fundamentals in order to
better manage the precious water supply in Africa. Trainees will benefit
from knowledge sharing and the expertise of a world leading water
resource management solution provider—Itron.
"Itron is passionate about being good stewards of water, life's most
vital resource. Our work with 2iE will give people in the industry in
Africa the proficiency they need to better manage and conserve their
water supply," said Marcel Regnier, president and COO, Itron Water.
Together, Itron and 2iE will present technical content in a classroom
setting to an audience of people associated with the utility industry in
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The intent is to instill valuable metering
principles so that utilities in Africa will be better equipped to face
the challenges of water supply scarcity, insufficient distribution
infrastructure and an increasing population.
"Itron will support 2iE to develop capacities and competencies with
professionals and students focusing on water resources in the public or
private sector. I'm very pleased Itron is willing to share its expertise
in water metering solutions through comprehensive trainings," said
Monsieur Paul Giniès, managing director of 2iE Foundation.
About Itron
Itron is a leading provider of energy and water resource management
solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer
end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and thermal
energy measurement and control technology; communications systems;
software; and professional services. With more than 9,000 employees
doing business in more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to
responsibly and efficiently manage energy and water resources. To
realize a sustainable future, start here: www.itron.com.
About 2iE
2iE, based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa, is an international
institute of higher education and research in the fields of water and
sanitation, energy and electricity, civil and mining engineering, and
the environment. Its degrees are accredited in Europe by the EUR-ACE
label. 2iE is also a non-profit organization promoting public interests
within Africa. To help middle class and disadvantaged populations access
a world class education, 2iE has developed an innovative pricing policy
as well as financing and payment arrangements. 2iE enables young African
people to study and work in Africa: 95% of students are hired within 6
months after graduation and 98% stay in Africa to work. For the past
year, 2iE hosted more than 2600 students and about 1000 trainees in
short courses of continuing education.
Itron, Inc.
Sharelynn Moore
Vice President, Corporate
Communications
509-891-3524
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
Source: Itron, Inc.
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