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Water Integrity Network Annual Report 2024
WIN annual report 2024 - a turbulent year, steadfast commitment to integrity as an essential feature of water and sanitation
Jul 231 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) 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 humanos
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


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


¿Qué pueden hacer los reguladores para regular con y para la integridad? (Integrity Talk 12)
Charla de Integridad con ESAWAS sobre aspectos emergentes de la regulación, enfoque en África Oriental y Meridional y America Latina
Dec 16, 20246 min read


How to regulate FOR integrity, and WITH integrity (Integrity Talk 12)
Integrity Talk 12 on the measures to counter integrity risks that water and sanitation sector regulators face internally and externally.
Dec 16, 20246 min read


We’re calling out the destruction of water systems: this is hydrocide.
Putting forward the notion of 'hydrocide', the destruction or contamination of water resources and systems for water service provision.
Dec 10, 20245 min read


To provide reliable and sustainable water and sanitation, dive into open contracting
The open contracting approach shines a light on how investment reaches citizens and whether it responds to their needs.
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Qu'est-ce que la sextorsion? Que faire pour contrecarrer cette pratique?
Un récapitulatif des bases à connaître sur la corruption sexuelle dans les secteurs de l'eau et l'assainissement préparé par WIN, ANEW, End
Nov 11, 20245 min read


¿Qué es la sextorsión y qué podemos hacer al respecto?
Todo sobre los aspectos básicos de la corrupción sexual en los sectores del agua y el saneamiento
Nov 11, 20245 min read
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