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Drought + Integrity Failures - The Making of a Water Crisis in Mexico City
Impact of climate change on water services is huge but lack of water is not sole reason for crisis. A look at integrity issues at play
May 29, 202411 min read

Building Effective Water Stewardship Initiatives: The Case for Integrity
Integrity is a crucial ingredient to build trust among water stewardship partners and ensure effectiveness and support.
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Guidelines for integrity in WEFE nexus initiatives
Practical guidelines on how best to strengthen four governance areas of WEFE Nexus initiatives: Institutions, Information, Investment,...
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Partnerships for Water Resilience Need Integrity Foundations
Cross-sector partnerships like WEFE nexus initiatives can be more effective and sustainable with integrity
Aug 11, 20234 min read


Integrity in the WEFE Nexus
Developing guidelines for effective cross-sector decision-making on natural resource management
Aug 4, 20231 min read

WIN Climate Approach
Strategy document Published in 2022 Building on its research into the impact of and responses to corruption and poor integrity in the...
Aug 10, 20221 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 10, 20204 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


Cleaning Up the Garment Industry in Bangladesh: Wastewater, Environment, and Brand Reputation
Textile and ready-made garment production is one of the most water-intensive industries in the word, as access to this vital resource is...
Aug 15, 20183 min read

Land and Water Grabbing: A Discussion of Integrity Implications and Related Risks
Working paper By Carmen Fernandez Fernandez (WIN Associated Consultant) with inputs from the Centre for Rural Development (Seminar für...
Aug 12, 20181 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

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

Water Integrity in Action: Curbing Illegal Sand Mining in Sri Lanka
Sand mining is not only often carried out illegally, it can also have devastating consequences on the environment and endanger lives.
Aug 12, 20132 min read

Why Water Integrity Matters for Food Security
An overview of water corruption risks affecting the food production chain with best approaches to move forward
Oct 8, 20121 min read

Enhancing Integrity to Reduce Corruption in Managing Rivers
key risk factors and integrity challenges that are specific to river basin management, and key measures that can increase integrity
Aug 13, 20122 min read

Circumstances of Corruption in Planning Small Reservoirs in Sub-Saharan Africa
key integrity, corruption and mismanagement risks faced by the planners of small reservoirs in rural Sub-Saharan Africa.
Jan 1, 20122 min read

Challenges and Priorities for Water Integrity in the Irrigation Sector
Examination of the main governance systems and related integrity risks for canal irrigation, tubewell irrigation and wastewater irrigation
Aug 13, 20111 min read

Corruption Risks in Water Licensing: with Case Studies from Chile and Kazakhstan
This report examines and compares corruption risks in water licensing in Chile and Kazakhstan, focusing in particular on: The licence...
Aug 13, 20091 min read
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