Going from Political Rhetoric to Anti-Corruption Action in Water: What will it take?

A recurring theme linked to the fight against corruption is the limited political will to deal with corruption and its detrimental effects. It would thus be paramount to move from political rhetoric to concrete action. In this regard it is critical to continue to mobilise political support and engage leaders as constructive anti-corruption partners.

The seminar is aiming to make a contribution towards the transformation of political rhetoric to anti-corruption action. It will contribute to increased understanding of the diversity and scope of corruption in the water sector, especially concerning available tools and methodologies. A particular focus will be on linking anti-corruption to poverty reduction. Examples will be drawn from a wide variety of water usages (including water resources management, water supply and sanitation and agriculture) as well as from different geographic and socio-economic contexts. The seminar will provide examples of existing knowledge of available tools to combat corruption.

Convenors: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Water Integrity Network (WIN), Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, Water and Sanitation Programme (WSP), Aquafed, IBON Foundation, United Nations Children’s Fond (UNICEF) and Transparency International (TI)

Location: The event will take place at the World Water Week 2007 in Stockholm.

This year’s theme of the World Water Week, which is the leading annual global meeting place for experts from the scientific, business, policy and civil society communities in the water sector, is “Progress and Prospects on Water – Striving for Sustainability in a Changing World”.

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- Location:

World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden

- Date:

16 Aug 07 -