Water Governance and Development Partnership

Good water governance is grounded in transparency, accountability, participation, and integrity. Far too often, a lack of integrity and corruption persist in the water sector. Weak governance structures and corruption risks can undermine water security, reduce infrastructure performance, and limit equitable access to services.

Strengthening integrity throughout the water project cycle — from planning and financing to implementation and long-term management — helps ensure that investments deliver lasting and inclusive benefits.

Besides water integrity, partnerships play a crucial role in advancing knowledge exchange and collective learning, especially in the context of international land and water management.

This dossier presents knowledge products and examples on water governance and integrity, alongside insights into partnerships and broader water development challenges.