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Entrepreneurial approaches to increase water security in peri-urban areas: a post workshop report
The workshop “Entrepreneurial approaches to increase water security in peri-urban areas” organized by the Young Water Professionals (YWP) in co-coordination with the Water Youth Network (WYN) during the IWA Water, Energy and Climate Conference in Mexico City (21 May, 2014) was a successful activity, with almost 40 participants. The theme was selected because the water…
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WYN at the OECD to discuss Stakeholder Engagement for Effective Water Governance
The OECD project on Stakeholder Engagement for Effective Water Governance aims to provide evidence-based analysis on the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement processes, as well as a set of key principles and a Checklist for public action for governments to set up appropriate framework conditions. The project is one of four working groups involved in the…
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A hard sell? Microfinance for water and sanitation
Microfinance is a simple but innovative solution, empowering the poor as well as vulnerable groups by providing small amounts of credit. This creates an opportunity for individuals and families to improve their quality of life through their own initiative. It is especially significant for women who cannot access traditional forms of credit in many regions of…