Our evidence, research and data supports the use of financing to achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation. We are committed to sharing what we’ve learned, so we can all see a day where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water and a toilet.
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Document Type: Report
Countries: Kenya
Date: May 1, 2023
In partnership with Water.org, graduate students from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies' Women Lead practicum assessed the Equitel digital Maji (water) loan pilot project to understand the key advantages and barriers to women in Kenya in accessing digital water and sanitation loans.
Document Type: Executive summary
Countries: Kenya
Date: May 1, 2023
This research brief summarizes the results of a study conducted by graduate students at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Women Lead practicum on the key advantage and barriers to women in Kenya in accessing digital water and sanitation loans.
Document Type: Case study
Countries: Indonesia
Date: May 31, 2022
This case study documents Water.org's unique partnership with KBMI, a Sharia cooperative providing financial services to women in lower-income households in Indonesia, as they incorporated the full water supply and sanitation supply chain into their business model.
Document Type: Report
Date: April 13, 2022
Synthesis of the meta study report which analyzes how WSS financing supports better access to water supply and sanitation for households across the 5 different areas of gender, household finances, climate change, health and safety, WaterCredit as an accelerator.
Document Type: Report
Date: April 13, 2022
Meta study of existing WSS research: Thematic paper on women’s empowerment and equity
The gender component of this meta-study investigated the extent of the internal and external evidence base to test if WaterCredit-financed WSS improvements lead to increased: financial inclusion, time gains, income opportunities, school attendance, health and safety, and decision-making and authority.
Document Type: Report
Date: April 13, 2022
The household finances component of this meta-study investigated the extent of the internal and external evidence base for whether improved water supply and sanitation breaks the cycle of poverty for households living in poverty and increases economic value.
Document Type: Report
Date: April 13, 2022
The WaterCredit as an Accelerator component of this meta-study investigated the extent of the internal and external evidence base to test if WaterCredit-financed WSS improvements lead to: sustainable WSS loan portfolios, improved access to WSS, and more sustainable access to improved WSS.
Document Type: Report
Date: April 13, 2022
Foundational outcomes consider how WaterCredit supports better access to water supply and sanitation for households across the 5 different areas of gender, household finances, climate change, health and safety, WaterCredit as an accelerator.
Document Type: Report
Date: April 13, 2022
The water and sanitation meta study assesses Water.org’s contributions and compares Water.org’s evidence with academic and practitioner evidence in five areas: household finances, WaterCredit as an accelerator, climate change, health and safety, and women’s empowerment and equity.
Document Type: Report
Date: April 13, 2022
The climate change component of this meta-study focused on the extent of the internal and external evidence base to test if WaterCredit- financed WSS improvements: are more resilient to climate-related shocks and stresses, and contribute to healthier environments and reduce climatic changes.
