Don’t cheat on us! Gender dimensions in water corruption
25th of August 2015
Organized by Borda, SIWI and WfWP The first time this topic is on the agenda of Stockholm!
Women and men have unequal access and control over water. Women and men are also unequally affected by corruption- a vice which continues to plague the water sector. This event has explored the gendered dimension of water corruption and showcased research and examples of how women’s strategies to combat these.
Women are primary victims of corruption – and the water sector is no exemption. “Corruption can be defined in many ways and comes in many forms, we recognize it when we encounter it and we are increasingly aware of its detrimental effects. According tot the World Bank, 20 to 40 per cent of water sector finances are lost to dishonest practices”, said Ursula Schaefer-Preuss, chair of Global Water Partnership. Anyone who is serious about achieving universal access and sustainable use of water resources must therefore address corruption as a major obstacle!
Moa Cortobius from SIWI went into more detail, presenting findings from a recent research project. She spoke of how women have a broader definition of corruption. They include nonfulfillment of government responsibilities, discrimination and sexual and physical abuse. Cortobius also highlighted some of the recommendations from the research projects. The essence of it being that Anti-corruption activities need to address the forms of corruption that especially affect women. Also, women need to be fully engaged in t anti-corruption and integrity initiatives.
Remarkable comments:
"Women are on the frontline of water survey"
"Awareness of integrity must already be raised at primary school"
"Women have lack of literacy; they often don’t know what they are signing"
25th of August 2015
Organized by Borda, SIWI and WfWP The first time this topic is on the agenda of Stockholm!
Women and men have unequal access and control over water. Women and men are also unequally affected by corruption- a vice which continues to plague the water sector. This event has explored the gendered dimension of water corruption and showcased research and examples of how women’s strategies to combat these.
Women are primary victims of corruption – and the water sector is no exemption. “Corruption can be defined in many ways and comes in many forms, we recognize it when we encounter it and we are increasingly aware of its detrimental effects. According tot the World Bank, 20 to 40 per cent of water sector finances are lost to dishonest practices”, said Ursula Schaefer-Preuss, chair of Global Water Partnership. Anyone who is serious about achieving universal access and sustainable use of water resources must therefore address corruption as a major obstacle!
Moa Cortobius from SIWI went into more detail, presenting findings from a recent research project. She spoke of how women have a broader definition of corruption. They include nonfulfillment of government responsibilities, discrimination and sexual and physical abuse. Cortobius also highlighted some of the recommendations from the research projects. The essence of it being that Anti-corruption activities need to address the forms of corruption that especially affect women. Also, women need to be fully engaged in t anti-corruption and integrity initiatives.
Remarkable comments:
"Women are on the frontline of water survey"
"Awareness of integrity must already be raised at primary school"
"Women have lack of literacy; they often don’t know what they are signing"
