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Kohinoor Begum, who submitted a successful petition to the local government to install a borehole in her community, participates in district budget allocations for the sector in Bhola, Bangladesh
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The Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP) 2026-2034 is an outcome of years of struggle for the recognition of gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) in climate discussions.

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Putting gender and social inclusion at the heart of systems thinking

Celebrating World Day of Social Justice by highlighting the centrality of social inclusion in systems strengthening.

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Positioning WASH in climate policy: The role of NDCs and NAPs

Climate Champions explore how NDCs and NAPs shape climate policy, advancing resilient and sustainable WASH.

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Cross-sector learning: Applying GESI in climate action

The Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP) 2026-2034 is an outcome of years of struggle for the recognition of gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) in climate discussions.

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Kohinoor Begum, who submitted a successful petition to the local government to install a borehole in her community, participates in district budget allocations for the sector in Bhola, Bangladesh
Article

Putting gender and social inclusion at the heart of systems thinking

Celebrating World Day of Social Justice by highlighting the centrality of social inclusion in systems strengthening.

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Article

Positioning WASH in climate policy: The role of NDCs and NAPs

Climate Champions explore how NDCs and NAPs shape climate policy, advancing resilient and sustainable WASH.

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Cross-sector learning: Applying GESI in climate action

The Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP) 2026-2034 is an outcome of years of struggle for the recognition of gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) in climate discussions.

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When local leaders understand the rules, they put the money to good use

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Enabling environment for water security

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Assessment of India’s 15th Finance Commission recommended WASH sector grants through Rural Local Bodies

Paper documenting 15th Finance Commission fund allocation and use for water and sanitation in Odisha, India, informing 16th Commission recommendations.

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Assessment of WASH service delivery models in climate hotspots of Bangladesh

Assessment of existing water, sanitation and hygiene service models in climate-vulnerable areas of Bangladesh, highlighting needs for adaptation and innovation.

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Measuring what matters

A briefing note that challenges us to rethink evaluation in WASH systems strengthening programmes

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Water resource management synthesis report

Summary of a webinar on water resource management for water security in India.

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National menstrual hygiene management strategy 2021

A national strategy to advance menstrual hygiene management across sectors in Bangladesh.

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Assessment of WASH service delivery models in climate hotspots of Bangladesh

Assessment of existing water, sanitation and hygiene service models in climate-vulnerable areas of Bangladesh, highlighting needs for adaptation and innovation.

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Realising safely managed sanitation in Bhutan

Sanitation and faecal waste management challenges, regulations, and solutions for Bhutan’s vision of universal improved sanitation

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Cambodia Sanitation Finance Strategy

Strategy for financing rural and urban sanitation targets in Cambodia by 2030

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Stories of women’s leadership and resilience in water, sanitation and hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

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Pro-poor strategy for water and sanitation sector in Bangladesh

A pro-poor strategy for water, sanitation and hygiene services, outlining subsidy, service level and implementation mechanisms for the most vulnerable.

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Enabling environment for water security

Overview of institutions and coordination for rural water supply and security in Odisha and Bihar, India.

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Assessment of India’s 15th Finance Commission recommended WASH sector grants through Rural Local Bodies

Paper documenting 15th Finance Commission fund allocation and use for water and sanitation in Odisha, India, informing 16th Commission recommendations.

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Assessment of WASH service delivery models in climate hotspots of Bangladesh

Assessment of existing water, sanitation and hygiene service models in climate-vulnerable areas of Bangladesh, highlighting needs for adaptation and innovation.

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Measuring what matters

A briefing note that challenges us to rethink evaluation in WASH systems strengthening programmes

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Water resource management synthesis report

Summary of a webinar on water resource management for water security in India.

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National menstrual hygiene management strategy 2021

A national strategy to advance menstrual hygiene management across sectors in Bangladesh.

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Aerial view of Sunamganj Haor showing houses surrounded by floodwaters and submerged rice fields in the rural landscape of Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh

Assessment of WASH service delivery models in climate hotspots of Bangladesh

Assessment of existing water, sanitation and hygiene service models in climate-vulnerable areas of Bangladesh, highlighting needs for adaptation and innovation.

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Realising safely managed sanitation in Bhutan

Sanitation and faecal waste management challenges, regulations, and solutions for Bhutan’s vision of universal improved sanitation

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Cambodia Sanitation Finance Strategy

Strategy for financing rural and urban sanitation targets in Cambodia by 2030

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A pro-poor strategy for water, sanitation and hygiene services, outlining subsidy, service level and implementation mechanisms for the most vulnerable.

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Crowd of people during sunset with government buildings in the background, New Delhi, India

Enabling environment for water security

Overview of institutions and coordination for rural water supply and security in Odisha and Bihar, India.

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Mountain tea plantations in Munnar

Assessment of India’s 15th Finance Commission recommended WASH sector grants through Rural Local Bodies

Paper documenting 15th Finance Commission fund allocation and use for water and sanitation in Odisha, India, informing 16th Commission recommendations.

Learn more
Aerial view of Sunamganj Haor showing houses surrounded by floodwaters and submerged rice fields in the rural landscape of Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh

Assessment of WASH service delivery models in climate hotspots of Bangladesh

Assessment of existing water, sanitation and hygiene service models in climate-vulnerable areas of Bangladesh, highlighting needs for adaptation and innovation.

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Abstrat image of nature pattern

Measuring what matters

A briefing note that challenges us to rethink evaluation in WASH systems strengthening programmes

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Water resource management synthesis report

Summary of a webinar on water resource management for water security in India.

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Back shot of a graceful Bengali woman in brown salwar kameez with long black hair, standing on a rooftop. She looks down, a solitary figure in an urban landscape

National menstrual hygiene management strategy 2021

A national strategy to advance menstrual hygiene management across sectors in Bangladesh.

Learn more
Aerial view of Sunamganj Haor showing houses surrounded by floodwaters and submerged rice fields in the rural landscape of Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh

Assessment of WASH service delivery models in climate hotspots of Bangladesh

Assessment of existing water, sanitation and hygiene service models in climate-vulnerable areas of Bangladesh, highlighting needs for adaptation and innovation.

Learn more
Woman smiling at scenic mountain view in Bhutan

Realising safely managed sanitation in Bhutan

Sanitation and faecal waste management challenges, regulations, and solutions for Bhutan’s vision of universal improved sanitation

Learn more
Drone shot of city of Siem Raep Cambodia

Cambodia Sanitation Finance Strategy

Strategy for financing rural and urban sanitation targets in Cambodia by 2030

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Celebrating women's leadership in WASH during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stories of women’s leadership and resilience in water, sanitation and hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.

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A pro-poor strategy for water, sanitation and hygiene services, outlining subsidy, service level and implementation mechanisms for the most vulnerable.

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Snapshot from 2025: India

Our work focused on a critical question at the heart of sustainable water and sanitation services: how can public finance translate more effectively into local action?

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Snapshot from 2025: Bangladesh

Climate change is reshaping how people access water and sanitation – most visibly in the flood-prone Haor wetlands of the northeast and the saline-affected coastal belt.

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