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The Advocacy Sourcebook
This sourcebook provides ideas, methods and tools to take action in local campaigns or international movements that make a difference to meet people's right to sufficient, affordable, safe and accessible water and sanitation services. (Water Aid: 2007) More info >>
Global costs of attaining the Millennium Development Goal for water supply & sanitation
This study estimates the global costs of attaining the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target - by 2015, to halve the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. (WHO: 2008) More info >>
UN-Water global annual assessment of sanitation & drinking-water: testing a new reporting approach
This report presents a new methodology of periodic reporting on the sanitation and drinking-water sectors, which aims to strengthen evidence-based policy making. (WHO: 2008) More info >>
Progress in drinking-water and sanitation: special focus on sanitation
This report details global progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target for drinking-water and sanitation, and analyses what these trends suggest for the remainder of the UN Decade "Water for Life" (2005-2015). (WHO/UNICEF: 2008) More info >>
Linking the corruption, water and environmental agendas to combat climate change
This publication looks at how corruption in the water sector contributes to water scarcity, large-scale pollution and the destruction of natural habitats - all factors which make our response to climate change more difficult. (Transparency International: 2008) More info >>
The economic and social impacts of water trading
This study reports on the impacts of water trading on individual water entitlement holders, industries and communities in Victoria, Australia. (National Water Commission: September 2007) More info >>
Progress for children: a report card on water and sanitation
This report examines the progress of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 7 aim to reduce by half the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by 2015. (UNICEF: 2006) More info >>
Mapping for better accountability in service delivery
This briefing paper looks at international experiences in mapping for accountability in the water sector. (Overseas Development Institute: 2007) More info >>
Task force on financing water for all report
This report examines the supply and demand issues in accessing financing for water, with particular focus on water financing for agriculture and local governments. (Financing Water for All: 2006) More info >>
Strategic thinking to achieve water MDGs
This discussion paper shows the importance of water and sanitation provision for delivery of the MDGs in general and health goals in particular. (Asian Development Bank: March 2006) More info >>
Creating our Future: Sustainable Development for New Zealand
This report reviews New Zealand's progress toward sustainable development, and includes recommendations for changes in policy and legislation. (Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment) More info >>
Making every drop count: water and Australian aid
This policy outlines how Australian experience, expertise and leadership can strengthen sustainable access to water. (AusAID) More info >>
Proposed revision in ADB's water policy regarding large water resources projects
The proposed revision of the ADB's Interim Review of ADB's Water Policy Implementation is available for comments by interested stakeholders. The closing date for comments is 30 June 2004. (Asian Development Bank) More info >>
Community contribution in water supply and sanitation present practices and recommendations for policy changes
Report arising from a committee in Nepal recommending policy changes in community contribution to ensure uniformity among all of the implementing/funding agencies. (World Bank) More info >>
Water policy reform: lessons from Asia and Australia
Proceedings of an international workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand, involving researchers working in the area of water resource management. (Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research) More info >>