Promoting transparency, integrity and accountability in the water and sanitation sector in Uganda

In that year, the Good Governance Sub-Sector Working Group, chaired by the Ministry of Water and Environment, commissioned a Water Integiryt Study to establish how citizens in both rural and urban areas, contractors, private operators, local government officials and staff from the main water utility experience integrity in the provision of water services. The study would also facilitate development of an updated action plan to address integrity risks.

This note describes the key ingredients to putting in place a nationwide good governance action plan in Uganda’s water sector, the challenges to be overcome and lessons learned to date. The implications for practice are discussed from the perspectives of policy makers, regulators and ombudsmen, development partners, water service providers and civil society actors. This provides guidance for the replication of best practice by stakeholder in other countries and sectors.

Citation:

JACOBSON, M., MUTUNO, S., NIELSEN, E., O’LEARY, D. & ROP, R. 2010. Promoting Transparency, Integrity and Accountability in the Water and Sanitation Sector in Uganda. Water Integrity Network / Water and Sanitation Program.