Paths Forward for the Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector

Abstract

The report summarizes key challenges and recommendations discussed at an event entitled "Paths Forward for the Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector" hosted by the Global Water Futures Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The series of discussions focused on ways to catalyze and strengthen efforts to address international WASH problems. The sessions aimed to develop a set of actionable recommendations to improve the outcomes of global WASH programs and to increase the capacity of the U.S.-based public and private sectors to engage in program activities related to global WASH challenges. Each session examined a key challenge facing the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector. Roundtables focused on the following themes: "Building the Momentum for WASH Awareness," "Growing the Resource Base for WASH Efforts," "Making Our WASH Investments Count," and "Breaking the WASH Silo.