Locations Mali

Why water NGOs need to be prepared to handle conflict

With water-related conflicts on the rise, some say water NGOs need to get better at preventing and resolving tensions before they boil over. This piece features Frank van Weert of Wetlands International, talking about the role of NGOs in preventing water-related...

Published on December 7, 2020

Watershed Annual Report 2019

As Watershed closed its fourth year of implementation, it has seen an impressive number of results. All the Work Packages saw at least one concrete change in the practices of their governments in the form of laws, policies and/or norms being implemented towards...

Published on June 29, 2020

Au Mali, l’eau est source de vie

Comment pouvez-vous aider les ONG et les citoyens du Mali à mieux défendre leurs droits en matière d’eau et d’assainissement ? Le partenariat Watershed utilise une gamme d’activités pour résoudre les causes profondes. « Vous ne pouvez pas...

Published on February 24, 2020

In Mali, water is a source of life

How can you help NGOs and citizens in Mali better stand up for their rights when it comes to water and sanitation? The Watershed partnership uses a whole range of activities to solve the root causes. “You cannot stop migration or violence unless you also...

Published on February 10, 2020

Addressing faecal sludge BAMAKO (Video)

This video is addressing the faecal sludge management issue in Bamako district by giving the floor to all key actors to highlight their challenges and proposed solutions.

Published on January 20, 2020

Francophone civil society acts towards more accountability for progress for water and sanitation, always and for all

In 2018, the ‘Global Review of National Accountability Mechanisms for SDG6’ study was launched, which evaluated the existing national accountability mechanisms in 25 countries to analyze key bottlenecks as well as opportunities for different stakeholders to...

Published on October 15, 2019

SWA Mutual Accountability Mechanism: A development driver and opportunity for the water and sanitation sector in Mali

Taking part in the High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Washington for the first time in 2014, Mali’s Government, civil society organizations (CSOs) and development partners became aware of the challenge set by the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) global partnership....

Published on October 15, 2019

Press release Watershed Mali

Protecting water sources from pollution is everyone’s responsibility. It cannot be left to public authorities alone. All sectors, public and private, must take appropriate and adequate action to prevent pollution. It demands the open engagement of all...

Published on June 18, 2019

Note politique – Intégration WASH-GIRE

La présente note inspirée d’une étude commanditée par Wetlands International dans le cadre du programme Watershed est le fruit d’une approche analytique visant à mettre en exergue les obstacles auxquels les deux secteurs sont confrontés ainsi qu’à...

Published on June 18, 2019

Local relations built during Watershed will continue beyond the programme

On 7-10 August 2018, the Watershed partners came together in Accra to discuss progress and success, and to look at the future. How do they reflect on this year’s progress? The Watershed programme meeting in Accra on 7-10 August brought together local partners from...

Published on January 21, 2019

Strengthening the capacity of civil society organisations to influence policy and achieve SDG 6

Watershed empowering citizens is a strategic partnership of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IRC, Simavi, Wetlands International and Akvo. This brief document shares the work and direction of the partnership.

Published on March 15, 2018

Water quality is an underestimated problem in Mali

In her capacity as coordinator of Watershed Mali, Mrs Traoré Afou Chantal Bengaly has been interviewed by two local newspapers: Le Combat and L’indépendant. She explains the main worry in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector (WASH) in her country is the...

Published on April 11, 2017