The Gulf Plastics Pipe Academy (GPPA) is an independent, non-profit organisation that has been formed to promote the use of specified plastics pipe systems and good installation practices in the greater Middle East region.A unique organisation, the GPPA represents all stakeholders in the plastic pipe value creation chain – such as pipe value creation chain – such as polymer producers, pipe and fittings producers, pipe system designers and contractors, pipe installers and utility providers.  The goals of the organisation have been discussed with many other companies in the Middle East and beyond, and the response to this initiative has been very positive in every case.