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Training and open, online courses on water integrity, integrity for water and sanitation in informal settlements, utilities, regulators, government, and more Learn, connect and strengthen water integrity. Explore online courses, hybrid learning and tailored training opportunities. Online courses What we do? Online Courses Hybrid Courses Tailored Training Online Courses Development +600 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED +20 COUNTRIES INVOLVED +100 LEARNING HOURS Open courses Online courses Learn. Explore. Strengthen Integrity. Develop practical knowledge and skills to promote integrity, transparency, and better services in the water and sanitation sector. Explore self-paced courses featuring expert knowledge, real-world cases and practical tools you can apply in your own work. Explore our courses below and start learning at your own pace. DISCOVER MORE Open Courses "I thought it was excellent because it was very engaging and, together with the videos and case studies, made the topics easier to understand" — Participant From Argentina "A great way to take courses and broaden your knowledge beyond your region, while learning from real-life examples from around the world." — Participant From Bolivia "A very valuable learning experience, and a great way to realise that we are not alone in the challenges we face in water and sanitation." — Participant From South Africa “I appreciated the variety of methods and interactive features used throughout the course.” — Participant From Germany What our participants say Hybrid Courses Combine online learning and face to face sessions. Our hybrid courses combine online learning with optional live sessions, either in-person or virtual. Engage with instructors and peers to deepen your understanding and skills. Each course concludes with a certificate of completion. Join Us Today Certificate Contact Us These exclusive courses are designed for dedicated learners. Contact us to arrange your participation and take a step towards making a difference in your community. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate, recognizing their commitment and knowledge gained through our programs. Reach out to us to learn more about our hybrid courses and how you can enroll. We are here to support your journey in making a positive impact. Tailored Training Customized training for your organization's challenges. We create customized training programs to address your organization's unique integrity challenges. Choose from in-person, hybrid, or online formats to suit your needs. CONTACT US LEARN MORE Online Courses Development We help you to translate your knowledge into an online course. We create customized training programs to address your organization's unique integrity challenges. Choose from in-person, hybrid, or online formats to suit your needs. CONTACT US LEARN MORE Resources Discover publications, manuals, posters, case studies and other resources to deepen your knowledge of water integrity and put it into practice. EXPLORE RESOURCES FAQ Why take a course on water integrity? Integrity plays a crucial and overlooked role in improving water and sanitation financing and programme development. WIN training will help water and sanitation professionals better understand the risks that can undermine their work and their institution’s reputation. Participants will also learn to identify the root causes of corruption and poor integrity, develop innovative approaches, and deliver projects that are more transparent, accountable, and participatory. How do I enroll? To register for online courses, click on the descriptions of the course(s) you wish to enroll in and follow the registration links. Most courses are held on the Moodle educational platform for which you will need to register using your email address. What are the requirements to join a course? WIN’s online courses are for anyone who would like to learn more about integrity and corruption in the water and sanitation sectors, and no prior knowledge or experience is required. An internet connection and device to access the courses are the only technical requirements. How can I get a certificate? All of our online courses offer the option to obtain a certificate of completion. Once you have successfully completed all the course requirements and met the passing criteria, you will be eligible to request your certificate. Certificates are issued upon payment of a fee, which can be made after you have completed the course. Does WIN offer any in-person courses? Yes. WIN offers in-person learning opportunities through selected hybrid courses and tailored training programmes for organisations.Hybrid courses combine online learning with in-person sessions, while tailored trainings are designed to meet the specific needs of an organisation or group.To learn more about upcoming hybrid courses or explore a tailored training opportunity, please contact us at info@win-s.org. Contact us Full name Email Organization What are you interested in? * Required Hybrid courses Tailored trainings Development of online courses Other Describe what you would like to develop with us SEND IntAc Contact Anchor

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View our Publications to learn about global water integrity, discover integrity assesment best practices and case studies from around the world. Resources Explore practical resources to put integrity into practice

The Water Integrity Network is putting integrity at the heart of water management and the delivery of water and sanitation services. Clean water needs clean governance Integrity can make water and sanitation more resilient, more equitable, and less vulnerable to corruption, and malpractice. Join us in advocating for integrity in water governance to ensure clean water management and services, for all . FIND OUT MORE News SEE ALL POSTS Upcoming Our next Water Integrity Global Outlook (WIGO) will be all about water integrity and climate adaptation. Share your insight or stay in the loop by contacting the research team. GET IN TOUCH Water integrity? It's essential Corruption and integrity issues happen everywhere and in all sectors, but in water and sanitation, the impact is particularly dramatic, for people's lives, for communities, economies, and ecosystems. We can change this, with integrity . We can ensure resources are used honestly, where intended and most needed. We can fix the leaks and systematic weaknesses that leave infrastructure at breaking point and pollution unchecked. We can promote Transparency, Accountability, Participation, and Anti-corruption. Stand with us for change. Get training TRAINING Understand integrity risks ASSESSMENTS Strengthen your work with integrity TOOLS Become a partner NETWORK Newsletter Sign up to our newsletter First name Last name Email SUBSCRIBE Thanks for subscribing! Partner network Our network, events, and tools are open and available to all. We welcome collaboration, questions, and feedback. Organisations that wish to show their commitment to improving integrity in water and sanitation management and actively collaborate on integrity programmes are also invited to partner with us formally. Take a stand for water integrity: become a formal WIN partner now. JOIN WIN

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Wasser ist Leben. Sanitäre Einrichtungen bedeuten Menschenwürde. Lassen Sie nicht zu, dass Korruption den Zugang zu sauberem Wasser und sanitären Einrichtungen behindert. Spenden Sie heute. Unterstützen Sie das Water Integrity Network (WIN), um Transparenz und Integrität in die Wasser- und Sanitärversorgung zu bringen und nachhaltige, saubere Dienstleistungen für alle zu gewährleisten. Warum Ihre Spende wichtig ist Gemeinsam können wir sicherstellen, dass finanzielle Mittel dort ankommen, wo sie gebraucht werden: bei den Menschen. Ihre Unterstützung hilft uns, Institutionen und Programme im Wassersektor zu stärken und Wasser- sowie Abwassersysteme gegen die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels zu schützen. Ihre Spende bewirkt konkret: Stärkung lokaler Partner in Bangladesch, Kenia, Mexiko und Uganda, um Korruption zu bekämpfen und die Verantwortlichen für ihre Versprechen hinsichtlich der Wasser- und Sanitärversorgung zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen. Forschung zu Korruptionsrisiken, damit unsere Partner wirksame, faktenbasierte Strategien gegen Misswirtschaft entwickeln können. Praktische Unterstützung für Wasseranbieter und Institutionen, um Transparenz zu fördern, Interessenkonflikte zu vermeiden und Beschaffungsprozesse sicherer zu machen. Schulungen und Wissensaustausch, um Fachleute im Wassersektor für Integrität zu sensibilisieren und Institutionen zu stärken. Gemeinsam für eine gerechte Zukunft! Indem Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen, tragen Sie zu einer Welt bei, in der Wasser verantwortungsbewusst bewirtschaftet wird und jeder Mensch fairen und nachhaltigen Zugang zu sauberem Wasser und sanitären Einrichtungen hat. Kontaktieren Sie uns! Möchten Sie mehr über unsere Strategie und Aktivitäten erfahren? Barbara Schreiner, WIN Vorstand Alt Moabit 91b, 10559 Berlin, Deutschland info@win-s.org +49 30 809 246 130 WIN e.V. ist ein in Deutschland eingetragener gemeinnütziger Verein. Wir legen transparent Rechenschaft über unsere Finanzen ab, inklusive jährlicher Prüfungen durch eine Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. Danke Ihre Unterstützung verändert den Wassersektor zum Besseren! "WIN is a niche network of partners that expand and share knowledge on the integrity issues facing the water sector. This is crucial input to national and international discourses on integrity and water and sanitation. WIN achieves impact that Sida assesses is well beyond its small size." Ylva Schwinn, Programme Specialist - WASH, Sida (2024)

Training and open, online courses on water integrity, integrity for water and sanitation in informal settlements, utilities, regulators, government, and more Water Integrity Academy Learn, connect and strengthen water integrity. Explore online courses, hybrid learning and tailored training opportunities. Online courses What we do? ONLINE COURSES HYBRID COURSES TAILORED TRAINING ONLINE COURSES DEVELOPMENT FAQ Online courses Learn. Explore. Strengthen Integrity. Develop practical knowledge and skills to promote integrity, transparency, and better services in the water and sanitation sector. Explore self-paced courses featuring expert knowledge, real-world cases and practical tools you can apply in your own work. Explore our courses below and start learning at your own pace. DISCOVER MORE +600 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED +100 LEARNING HOURS +20 COUNTRIES INVOLVED +10 MODULES DEVELOPED Open courses Argentina "I thought it was excellent because it was very engaging and, together with the videos and case studies, made the topics easier to understand" Bolivia "A great way to take courses and broaden your knowledge beyond your region, while learning from real-life examples from around the world." South Africa "A very valuable learning experience, and a great way to realise that we are not alone in the challenges we face in water and sanitation." Germany “I appreciated the variety of methods and interactive features used throughout the course.” What our participants say Hybrid Courses Our hybrid courses combine online learning with optional live sessions, either in-person or virtual. Engage with instructors and peers to deepen your understanding and skills. Each course concludes with a certificate of completion. Join Us Today These exclusive courses are designed for dedicated learners. Contact us to arrange your participation and take a step towards making a difference in your community. Certificate Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate, recognizing their commitment and knowledge gained through our programs. Contact Us Reach out to us to learn more about our hybrid courses and how you can enroll. We are here to support your journey in making a positive impact. Tailored Training We create customized training programs to address your organization's unique integrity challenges. Choose from in-person, hybrid, or online formats to suit your needs. CONTACT US LEARN MORE Online Courses Development Do you want to translate your knowledge into an online course? We create customized training programs to address your organization's unique integrity challenges. Choose from in-person, hybrid, or online formats to suit your needs. CONTACT US LEARN MORE Resources Discover publications, manuals, posters, case studies and other resources to deepen your knowledge of water integrity and put it into practice. EXPLORE RESOURCES FAQ Why take a course on water integrity? Integrity plays a crucial and overlooked role in improving water and sanitation financing and programme development. WIN training will help water and sanitation professionals better understand the risks that can undermine their work and their institution’s reputation. Participants will also learn to identify the root causes of corruption and poor integrity, develop innovative approaches, and deliver projects that are more transparent, accountable, and participatory. How do I enroll? To register for online courses, click on the descriptions of the course(s) you wish to enroll in and follow the registration links. Most courses are held on the Moodle educational platform for which you will need to register using your email address. What are the requirements to join a course? WIN’s online courses are for anyone who would like to learn more about integrity and corruption in the water and sanitation sectors, and no prior knowledge or experience is required. An internet connection and device to access the courses are the only technical requirements. How can I get a certificate? All of our online courses offer the option to obtain a certificate of completion. Once you have successfully completed all the course requirements and met the passing criteria, you will be eligible to request your certificate. Certificates are issued upon payment of a fee, which can be made after you have completed the course. Does WIN offer any in-person courses? Yes. WIN offers in-person learning opportunities through selected hybrid courses and tailored training programmes for organisations.Hybrid courses combine online learning with in-person sessions, while tailored trainings are designed to meet the specific needs of an organisation or group.To learn more about upcoming hybrid courses or explore a tailored training opportunity, please contact us at info@win-s.org. Contact us Full name Email Organization What are you interested in? * Required Hybrid courses Tailored trainings Development of online courses Other Describe what you would like to develop with us SEND IntAc Contact Anchor

Join us to achieve SDGs through transparency and collective action. 65+ global partners committed to a just world with decent water access. Become a WIN partner Application form A global network for integrity action WIN is a global, open network of individuals and organisations. We bring people together with integrity as a guiding principle, to improve water management and service delivery. We work with more than 65 partners from all over the world, including civil society organisations, international development organisations, sector funders, water and sanitation service providers, regulators, and associations. Formal WIN partners publicly commit to launching integrity initiatives and are supported by the WIN team. Partnership is a voluntary process to strengthen collaboration and exchange. Funding is not guaranteed. READ WIN PARTNERSHIP POLICY READ CODE OF CONDUCT FOR WIN PARTNERS Please tell us about your organisation and how we can contact you Organisation* First name of contact person Last name of contact person Email* Address of organisation Organisation website Where do you work? (Geographical scope) What do you do? Please tell us more about why you want to join WIN and about your work on integrity Why does your organisation wish to join the Water Integrity Network?* How does your organisation wish to engage with the network? Joint advocacy Joint research Knowledge sharing, discussions, working groups Using or promoting integrity tools Other Which areas of work are you most keen to explore? Climate adaptation Urban water Sanitation and CWIS Rural WASH and community-based water and sanitation Water and sanitation finance Water allocation and resource management Other Does your organisation already promote integrity in the water and sanitation sectors, and if so, how (specific examples are appreciated)?* I have read and agree to the WIN partnership policy I have read and will respect the WIN partner code of conduct I affirm that my organisation does not discriminate or exclude groups or individuals and is not convicted for human rights violations or corruption. Yes, please subscribe me to the WIN mailing list to receive newsletters and event invitations Submit

InWASH is a complete integrity management toolbox for water utilities. Use it to identify areas for improvement and plan action. InWASH Leveraging integrity for better performance of water utilities A complete integrity management toolbox Integrity is vital for water utilities to deliver good services, build stakeholder trust, protect reputations, and safeguard finances and performance from corruption and mismanagement. Leading utilities proactively build and maintain integrity. We have tools to help. InWASH is a complete integrity management toolbox for water utilities. It is used to identify areas for improvement and plan integrity action in a participatory and practical manner. It focuses on internal business processes and includes tools for human resources, accounting, contract management, and customer relations. How it works InWASH is ideally implemented as a phased process facilitated by an integrity coach, an organisational change management expert trained on integrity. InWASH has been developed with support from the IDB, GIZ, cewas, and SIWI. Its basic components have been applied by over 20 utilities worldwide. WIN has worked with utilities directly engaging in an integrity process and has also worked with regulators and funders using integrity management tools to benchmark and incentivise groups of utilities. InWash Video Get support for your integrity management plan WIN supports organisations to use InWASH or assess integrity risks. We also provide training on water integrity or on key areas of risk, such as service in informal settlements or sextortion. CONTACT US What is in InWASH A detailed methodology to launch an integrity management process with guidance from a coach. The Integrity Assessment: 15 straightforward indicators to benchmark current integrity practices, based on international best practices and aligned with Aquarating standards. Clear descriptions of typical integrity risks that can undermine the work of water and sanitation service providers. A business model exercise to evaluate how poor integrity impacts a utility’s core functions and how it will improve. Descriptions of more than 50 practical tools to inspire a change management process that fits the needs and realities of each utility. Get started Where does your organisation stands across the five integrity principles of corporate governance? Take the InWASH self-assessment. In English En Español En Français Resources for utilities Integrity Management for Utilities Urban water Enhancing Integrity Management of Water Utilities for Sustainable Water Utilities Improving Integrity for Better Performance: Evidence from Global Integrity Management Processes Water integrity Integrity management for sanitation and water utilities: cost-effective booster for service delivery Utilities Demystifying water integrity: from policy to practice using the Integrity Management Toolbox Utilities Water TAP Manual: A Practical Guide to Managing Water Integrity in Water Utilities Procurement Case studies In Bangladesh, KWASA halved the time needed to process new connections and improved customer approval ratings, through transparency and streamlined operating procedures. In Albania, Gjirokastra Water and Sewerage Utility reduced illegal connections and non-revenue water by focusing on staff motivation issues and better monitoring and field inspections. In Peru, SEDAPAL’s compliance and integrity unit uses integrity management to mitigate risks of corruption in procurement, clandestine connections, and abuses in water billing. LEARN MORE Request the full (free) facilitation kit from WIN DOWNLOAD INWASH OVERVIEW GET FULL FACILITATION KIT

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Upcoming Water Integrity Global Outlook on water and sanitation adaptation and maladaptation - a deep dive into strategies to mitigate corruption and integrity risks in climate work in the water and sanitation sectors CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MALADAPTATION Water Integrity Global Outlook 4 A new report due in 2027. Join the journey, share your feedback and questions! GET IN TOUCH Corruption compounds climate risks. Water and sanitation integrity is key to resilience. Climate change is intensifying pressure on water and sanitation systems—especially where integrity is already fragile. The fourth edition of the Water Integrity Global Outlook, WIN’s flagship triannual report, will dive into how integrity in climate adaptation can build more resilient communities, water infrastructure, and systems. Recognising global power imbalances and economic injustices, WIGO4 will also look at the need to urgently mitigate integrity risks in the water and sanitation sector planning, financing, and management, to cope and prepare for coming challenges. WIGO4 will be published in 2027. Stay tuned! New working paper Different integrity issues and corruption exacerbate vulnerability to climate change and undermine adaptation processes. They also can lead to maladaptation. A new WIN research paper proposes definitions, risk frameworks and adaptation principles to ground the discussion. READ RESEARCH WIN is now starting up research and discussions with partners and stakeholders. Do share your feedback, questions, and ideas with us here: First name Last name Name of organisation Email* Share your feedback or questions Would you like us to keep you in the loop on this WIGO initiative? Submit Latest insight on water and sanitation climate adaptation Climate Finance: Where is the money going and is it really ensuring water resilience? Integrity in water allocation systems in the face of climate change Climate adaptation finance: Where is the money going and is it really working? Local governments are the frontline implementers for water and sanitation climate adaptation: they need integrity Who gets what water? Water allocation, water permitting and corruption in a changing climate Integrity risks in water and sanitation climate adaptation 1 2 3 4 5 Praise for the WIGO series “ WIGO2024 is forging a resilient future, where accountability and ethical practices safeguard our most vital resource. Through its exploration of the synergy between water, finance, and integrity, WIGO2024 will inspire you to cherish water, fortify decision-making, and promote transparency and good governance. Together, we can create a world where water thrives and generations flourish.” Amgad Elmahdi, Regional Manager, Green Climate Fund JOIN US Join us at upcoming events No events at the moment Spread the word on social #IntegrityInEveryDrop Share the report and messages on social media, send us your questions. Become a WIN partner Together we can make integrity the norm Formal partners commit to integrity in the work they do for water and sanitation Apply for partnership