Publication: Water Supply and Sanitation Policies, Institutions, and Regulation: Adapting to a Changing World - Synthesis Report
Date
2022-08
ISSN
Published
2022-08
Author(s)
Muzenda, Dambudzo
Sadik, Norhan
Boex,Jamie
Makino,Midori
Heymans, Chris
Saltiel, Gustavo
Misra, Smita
Abstract
Policies, institutions, and
regulation (PIR) are essential to achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) related to water and sanitation,
but need a considerable boost to be effective. A rich body
of analytical work has been developed to support this idea.
Nevertheless, this report argues that the mainstreaming and
implementation of PIR into concrete reforms, investment
programs and infrastructure is still sporadic at best. At
the same time, the stakes for getting PIR right are higher
than ever. PIR needs to be strengthened, adjusted, and
scaled up to meet the needs of a changing world. The World
Bank has reviewed the experience of various countries with
PIR and has documented its insights in a new report. This
report has two main objectives. The first is to reflect on
the body of PIR knowledge and experiences accumulated
globally and in selected countries to refine the PIR concept
based on lessons learned. The second is to advocate for
greater action on PIR by policy makers, development
partners, international financial institutions, and civil
society by using projects and investments as implementation
vehicles. A companion piece to this report, the PIR
Framework Tool, provides more detailed guidance on
undertaking policy dialogue on PIR, identifying reform
options, and applying PIR concretely in practice.
Citation
“Muzenda, Dambudzo; Sadik, Norhan; Boex,Jamie; Makino,Midori; Heymans, Chris; Saltiel, Gustavo; Misra, Smita. 2022. Water Supply and Sanitation Policies, Institutions, and Regulation: Adapting to a Changing World - Synthesis Report. © Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37922 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”