Stockholm Water Week 2005
Papers presented at the seminar during the Stockholm Water Week entitled: Can we meet international water targets without fighting corruption? on Sunday, August 21, 2005
How to conduct a first meeting on transparency, honesty and corruption
15 Aug 05
Transparency, honesty, and corruption have finally, after many decades, become a focus of attention in the water sector. Discussions and meetings to share experiences are usually the initial steps to help mainstream strategies for transparency and honesty in the sector. However, these initial meetings and discussions can be difficult because the subject can inspire fear.
Because the subject is sensitive, extra care is needed to build trust. In this IRC paper are listed some helpful lessons learned about introducing this important topic.
How_to_hold_a_meeting_tool_.pdf (51.1 kB)
Improved transparency and service using site selection as a tool
14 Jul 05
Some of the strategies that enhance transparency and reduce corruption are primarily focused on other issues, such as improved design and management. This is true for site selection and the monitoring of physical access to water points. Site selection refers to identifying the physical location of water points, which should be done transparently, for example, with user and community involvement. Monitoring usually involves some type of mapping of existing water points. Site selection and monitoring are central to ensuring coverage while controlling costs.
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Transparency, Honesty and Corruption in the Water and Sanitation Sector Lessons learned from an e-conference
13 Jul 05
In May 2005, the IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre organized an e-conference forum with 175 registered participants on the topic: Transparency and honesty in the water and sanitation sector. The focus was on finding strategies – and ways of mainstreaming these -- for greater transparency and reduced corruption in the water sector. Paper presented at the seminar during the Stockholm Water Week entitled: Can we meet international water targets without fighting corruption? on Sunday, August 21, 2005
Read more or download General_summary_LS_KS_Stock.pdf (94.8 kB)
