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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
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
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
Integrity for Water and Sanitation Financing: Practical Solutions to Address Corruption and Ensure Every Dollar Invested Counts
The critical link between integrity in finance, governance, and successful service delivery - summary of the global launch of WIGO: Finance
Sep 26, 20246 min read
Behind the scenes of the campaign to end sex for water in Kenya
video interviews - In Kenya, a petition in parliament against sextortion is the result of years of campaigning by water organisations
Sep 10, 20244 min read
Grandes Ciudades y Escasez de Agua: Cuestiones de Rendición de Cuentas (Charla de Integridad 11)
¿Qué tienen que ver la escasez urbana de agua, el dÃa cero y la planificación urbana con la integridad del agua y la rendición de cuentas? .
Aug 19, 20246 min read
Understanding integrity in informal settlements, as a water service provider or decision-maker (new course)
On the importance of better understanding integrity risks related to poor water and sanitation in slums, with intro to new course
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Statement on the Shutting Down of the People’s Water Forum by the Indonesian Government Â
Statement of concern on the shutting down of the People’s Water Forum by the Indonesian governmentÂ
May 22, 20242 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
Quantifying the Effects of Corruption on the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America
Analysis suggests that decisive policy reform reducing risks by about two-thirds could result in substantial savings for water sector
Oct 5, 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
Can Irrigation Management Transfer Stop the Chain of Rent-seeking in the Water Sector?
Research brief by Diana Suhardiman Published in 2018 with IWMI What are the dynamics of rent-seeking practices in the Indonesian...
Aug 12, 20191 min read
Integrity Pacts in the Water Sector
AGREEMENTS AMONG PROJECT OWNERS, BIDDERS/CONTRACTORS, AND CSOS TO ABSTAIN FROM ILLICIT PRACTICES Integrity pacts are agreements between...
Aug 12, 20171 min read
How to Tackle Institutionalized Corruption in the Water Sector
Lessons learned from the irrigation sector and upeti practice in Indonesia
Aug 12, 20171 min read
Integrity in Infrastructure and Public Procurement
The path from planning, procurement and tendering to construction and implementation contains areas of high integrity risk.
Aug 15, 20168 min read
Water Integrity Global Outlook 2016
WIGO highlights how institutional fragmentation and corruption undermine resources and services. With recommendations and good practices.
Aug 15, 20162 min read
Sustainable Development Goals for Water Require Protection from Corruption
Integrity in water governance is a prerequisite to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Aug 13, 20167 min read
Water Integrity and the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation
The mechanisms which work to achieve the human rights to water and sanitation must be closely allied with those that work protect integrity.
Aug 13, 20169 min read
Water Integrity: an Opportunity for the Private Sector
Key risks associated with private sector participation in water service provision, including contracting and capture risks.
Oct 8, 20121 min read
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