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Office space for rent at Water Integrity Network main office in Berlin
sublet of office space for a non-profit organisation in Berlin
6 days ago1 min read


Call for nominations - New members of WIN's General Assembly and Supervisory Board
WIN is calling for nominations for membership of its General Assembly and for one new member of the Supervisory Board.
Jul 73 min read


Integrity risks in water and sanitation climate adaptation
Different integrity issues and corruption exacerbate vulnerability to climate change and undermine adaptation processes. They also can lead to maladaptation. This research paper proposes definitions, risk frameworks and adaptation principles to ground the discussion on climate adaptation and integrity in water and sanitation.
Jul 31 min read


What we can all learn from the advocacy work of the Asivikelane campaign
Examples of corruption and integrity issues in water and sanitation, and a showcase of the power of holding municipalities accountable (video interviews).
Jun 191 min read


Governance issues lead to premature failures of water systems in remote areas - here's what NIA is doing about it
In Kenya, the Neighbours Initiative Alliance (NIA)Â is working with communities to address root causes of water system failures and strengthen water management committees. To support this work, they use the Integrity Management Toolbox for Small Water Supply Systems (IMT-SWSS) initially developed by Caritas Switerland and WIN to build capacity on integrity and create linkages between communities, county water officers, and national regulators.
Jun 196 min read


A tale of two neighbourhoods
An exploration of how urban planning standards, regulations, and enforcement influence water supply provision in fast-growing cities.
May 193 min read


Focus on the bottom of the iceberg first: 3 WASH finance statements to reconsider with integrity
Leveraging private finance, innovative funding sources, and better valuing water? Why we need to change the narrative on water and sanitation finance and focus on regulation, public financial management and integrity instead
May 164 min read


Fallas de integridad y lo que significan para quienes viven en asentamientos humanosÂ
How Manuel, Carla, Maria and other residents of Lima, Peru, access and provide water and sanitation in human settlements, and the integrity risks they face along the way
May 22 min read


Integrity failures and what they mean for residents of fast-growing cities
How Manuel, Carla, Maria and other residents of Lima, Peru, access and provide water and sanitation in human settlements, and the integrity risks they face along the way
May 22 min read


The Integrity of Self-Supply Systems (Integrity Talk 13): What do governments have to do with water and sanitation self-supply?
What do governments have to do with water and sanitation self-supply? Summary of the Integrity Talk on responsiblities, risks, costs, opportunities, water quality and implications of self-supply for water and sanitaiton at household and community level
Apr 289 min read


Strengthening financial integrity in water and sanitation utilities in Latin America
The importance of financial integrity in water and sanitation utilities in Latin America.
Apr 117 min read


¿Cómo fortalecer la integridad financiera en las empresas prestadoras de agua y saneamiento en América Latina?
Charla sobre la importancia de la integridad financiera en las empresas prestadoras de agua y saneamiento en América Latina.
Apr 108 min read


Reflexiones sobre el desarrollo de un curso en lÃnea sobre corrupción e integridad en Asentamientos Humanos en Lima, Perú
La Water Integrity Network (WIN) y el Centro de Investigación en TeorÃa Urbana y Territorial URBES-LAB , en cooperación con la...
Mar 244 min read


Integrity in Water and Sanitation Utilities in Latin America
Examining how water and sanitation utilities in Latin America can manage the integrity risks that jeopardise their work and impact
Mar 11 min read


Human settlements in Lima: corruption, integrity, and access to water and sanitation
On the practicalities of responding to the corruption and integrity failures threatening water and sanitation services in Lima settlements.
Feb 282 min read


Integrity in Informal Settlements: Securing the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation
Exploring overlooked corruption and water integrity failures contributing to poor service in informal settlements, and what to do about them
Feb 281 min read


Integrity Basics: Understanding Corruption in Water and Sanitation
An introduction to corruption and integrity in the water and sanitation sectors, with input on critical vulnerabilities.
Feb 271 min read


Integrity and Regulation in Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)
Exploring how integrity can support CWIS implementation, with a focus on how regulation and integrity complement each other for HRWS
Feb 242 min read


WIN welcomes new Supervisory Board Chair
announcement: new water integrity network chair
Feb 31 min read


Do-it-yourself water? The benefits and pitfalls of self-supply for water and sanitation
On the benefits and challenges of self-supply, which is key to achieving SDG6 but reflects failures in upholding human rights obligations.
Jan 217 min read
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