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Suffering in Silence: Understanding a Hidden Form of Gendered Corruption
Lessons from new research on sextortion for water access in Bangladesh
Aug 23, 20226 min read
What is sextortion, what does it have to do with water and sanitation, and what can we do about it?
Sextortion is a gendered form of corruption where sex is the currency of the bribe. It hampers realisation of the human right to water.
Aug 11, 20225 min read
Water Integrity is Missing from the Climate Debate; Here’s Why That Has to Change
Billions of dollars are flowing through relatively untested channels into the water sector, which is vulnerable to corruption.
May 17, 20224 min read
Enhancing Integrity to Avoid Maladaptation
Corruption threatens to derail climate action. A preventive integrity approach must be built in from project start
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Integrity management for sanitation and water utilities: cost-effective booster for service delivery
3.6 billion people don't have safe sanitation. It's time for change, starting with addressing integrity failures in utilities.
Oct 19, 20214 min read
Sex for Water: WIN in Conversation with ANEW
An interview with Sareen Malik of the African Civil Society Network for Water and Sanitation (ANEW).
Aug 18, 20218 min read
Strengthening Urban Sanitation Regulation to Expand and Sustain Services
A new research report examines urban sanitation in Lusaka, Zambia.
Jul 30, 20214 min read
A Zambian campaign for public institutions to pay their water bills
An interview with Bubala Muyovwe of the NGO wash forum for 'Governments: Pay Your Water Bills'.
Jul 7, 20216 min read
When Public Institutions Don’t Pay their Water Bills, they Push Water Utilities To Service Failure
Non-payment of water bills by public entities is common and has major impact on utility finances, especially during covid crisis
Feb 8, 20214 min read
What Does it Mean to Mainstream Gender in Open Government Processes
ARE GENDER-BLIND INDICATORS NOT ENOUGH? By Tamar Hayrikyan, Managing Partner at Técnicas Rudas Supported by the Water and Open Government...
Nov 25, 20206 min read
More Transparency in Brazil’s Water Sector National Information System
Discussing open government committments for water with Marcus Fuckner, Coordinator at Brazil’s National Water Agency (ANA)
Nov 14, 20205 min read
How Bangladesh Citizens and the Media Exposed Corruption in Water Management
A social accountability case study on flood protection infrastructure.
Sep 28, 20203 min read
Water and Sanitation Sector Integrity Risk Index
A new data-driven approach to develop a composite Water Integrity Risk Index (WIRI), to assess integrity risks in urban water
Aug 11, 20203 min read
Human Rights and Water Integrity in Informal Settlements
Research from South Africa and Kenya stresses need for action to deliver adequate water and sanitation in urban slums
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Money Down the Drain: Corruption in South Africa's Water Sector
Corruption in the water and sanitation sector in South Africa has put the water security of businesses and households, at high risk.
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Water-related commitments in Mexico’s Open Government Plan
This blog was written by Cartocritica, as a contribution to the Community of Practice on Water and Open Government. Access to water is a...
Jun 15, 20207 min read
Demystifying water integrity: from policy to practice using the Integrity Management Toolbox
Corruption and poor integrity are a drain on resources, reputation, and effectiveness of key water sector players, especially utilities
Mar 18, 20203 min read
What is Integrity Readiness for Climate Finance and Why is it Necessary in the Water Sector?
Global climate finance is flowing to the water sector for climate adaptation. But as for all major finance flows, corruption is a big risk
Mar 11, 20204 min read
Mar Menor, Spain: deep story of a disaster
We supported investigative journalists Datadista in 2019 to take a deep dive into Mar Menor, Spain.
Feb 10, 20201 min read
Supporting community water management in Chiapas, Mexico
In conversation with Margarita Gutiérrez Vizcaino.
Dec 9, 20196 min read
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