Guide for Managing Integrity in Water Stewardship Initiatives: A Framework for Improving Effectiveness and Transparency

Water stewardship is still in its infancy. If it is to play an increased role in contributing towards human and economic development, including supporting delivery of the SDGs, it is important that initiatives demonstrate high levels of integrity. This means establishing true partnerships in which processes and decisions are accountable and transparent and where all stakeholder interests are included and respected. The private sector has a potentially very significant role to play and this Guide, produced by the CEO Water Mandate and the Water Integrity Network, are a significant and welcome contribution towards our common goal to sustainably manage water for the benefit of all in society.