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Global Programme Water Strategic Framework 2017 – 2020
Table of Content
1. The Policy Context 5
2. Results and Lessons 9
3. Priorities and Objectives 2017-2020 13
4. Programme Management and Implementation 21
5. Strategic Steering 27
Annexes 28
Annex 1: List of Acronyms 28
Annex 2: Result Framework 29
Component 1: Water Governance 29
Component 2: Water Solutions 32
Component 3: Water Voice 34
Component 4: Young People and Gender Equality 36
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1. The Policy Context
Water cooperation works. Over the past 15 mentation of the global goal and the UN Human
years, 2.6 billion people have gained access to an Rights Resolutions. The same goes for breaking
improved source of drinking water and 2.1 billion down the barriers to and tapping into more sus-
people have gained access to improved sanita- tainable financing for water and sanitation. Good
tion. Water connects marginalised people to the water governance at global, regional, national
mainstream economy and there is growing recog- and subnational levels can only be enhanced if
nition that access to water and sanitation are of countries prioritise water on their national agen-
key importance to end poverty, empower women da and display effective leadership. It relies on
and build prosperous and sustainable societies. strong policy, legal and institutional frameworks;
effective implementing organisations; adherence
Water is a global issue. The water cycle is part of to the principles of water integrity; inclusive,
the global commons and water is a public good, meaningful civil society participation; and the
but it is unevenly distributed between countries. availability of standardised data that enables ev-
Water is vital to life and to sustainable develop- idence-based decision-making, informed choices
ment. It is essential to fostering rural livelihoods, and investment planning. Progress in the water
growing food, producing energy, supporting eco- sector will require new types of partnerships.
nomic growth and ensuring the integrity of eco- Governments, the private sector, academia, civil
systems. For all these reasons, the world has set society and media must build bridges between
itself an ambitious water goal for 2030, calling for the worlds of government-led development and
a collective effort to shape the early 21st-centu- business from local and global levels and encour-
ry sustainable development world order. It is with age multi-sectoral approaches. The water sector
this positive vision that Switzerland has long been still faces large gender inequalities. Changing age
committed to the cause of water. structures in many countries and the tremendous
human resource gap in the water sector need to
Pressure on water is rising. All over the world, be addressed.
the water sector faces rapidly growing challeng-
es: population growth, migration, urbanisation, The Federal Council's current strategic priorities
industrialisation, climate change and agricultural in Switzerland's international cooperation aim to
UN Human Rights to 2030 Agenda for expansion are placing further pressure on water reduce poverty and global risks, alleviate suffering
Water and Sanitation Sustainable Development resources. Increased competition among differ- and promote peace and respect for human rights.
Global ent users results in overuse and pollution of sur- The Dispatch on International Cooperation 2017
Right-based approach supports Ensure availability and sustainable face water and over-abstraction of groundwater, – 2020 highlights the importance of sustainable
authorities in their responsibility to Programme management of water and sanitation
which in turn creates public health risks. By 2030, management of and access to natural resources,
respect, protect, and fulfil the for all.
provision of sufficient, safe,
Water over 40% of the world’s population, will be liv- including water, as a means to reduce inequali-
accessible and affordable water and ing in severely water-stressed river basins. Apply- ties, improve living conditions and create better
sanitation for all people, and ing the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation prospects for populations in developing countries.
empower people to exercise their
rights and responsibilities.
principles, 3.4 billion people lack access to safe
water already today. Water scarcity has become a The Global Programme Water (GPW) is a catalyst
systemic global risk with complex effects on peo- promoting policy changes and the implementa-
ple's health and well-being, the economy, envi- tion of innovative solutions. It is a bridge builder,
ronment and society at large. In many countries, positioning water and sanitation on the interna-
water scarcity can pose a significant threat to na- tional agenda, harnessing Swiss expertise to en-
Dispatch on International tional security and spur conflict in already instable sure sustainable access becomes universal. As the
Cooperation 2017 – 2020 and fragile regions. “water tower” of Europe, Switzerland has gained
solid experience in the area of water manage-
Sustainable management of and access to natural resources, including water, When the global water goal was adopted in 2015 ment and is aware of its responsibility to share
are important means to reduce inequalities, improve living conditions and
as a central element of the 2030 Agenda for Sus- it. It is committed to bringing water and sanita-
create better prospects for populations in developing countries.
tainable Development, leadership at the highest tion under the attention at the highest political
Swiss Federal Acts on cooperation with developing and political level was strong and coordinated. Now level, prioritising it on international, regional and
transition countries 1976, 2006 continued global leadership and adequate pri- national agendas and advancing sustainable solu-
Improve population’s living conditions, promote democracy and human rights. oritisation are necessary to accelerate the imple- tions in partnership with others.
Swiss Constitution Art. 54
Alleviate poverty, promote peace, conservation of natural resources
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Climate change
By 2030, over 40% of the world’s population,
will be living in severely water-stressed river basins.
Competition among different users
Economic growth
Producing energy
Sustainable development Urbanisation
Agricultural expansion
Growing food
Public health
Sustaining rural livelihoods
Population growth
Threats to national security
Empowered women & youth
Water scarcity
Access to adequate and
Over-abstraction and equitable sanitation & hygiene
pollution of groundwater
Conflicts in instable and Integrity of ecosystems
fragile regions
Overuse and pollution of surface water
Industrialisation
Connecting marginalised people to the mainstream economy
Access to safe and affordable drinking water
Benefits of water cooperation Migration
Links with other key global challenges
Pressures on water resources
Negative impacts of bad water governance © IUCN / Zoï Environment Network
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2. Results and Lessons
The 2017 – 2020 strategy builds on the success coming common practice in several African coun-
of the GPW’s 2013 – 2017 strategy. It aims to ful- tries. They often include the participation of social
fil the vision of a water-secure world. Selected entrepreneurs who can help decentralise gover-
achievements and lessons: nance to balance water supply and demand and
improve water services. The adoption of tools and
Advocacy for a global water goal: Switzerland, and concepts for valuing water is increasingly wide-
more specifically the GPW, has been instrumental in spread, as are public-private-civil-society platforms
advocating a water goal. The strong global impetus to for water resources management that actively par-
address the water crisis and achieve the water goal is ticipate in decision-making. The GPW’s work has
a unique opportunity for the sector. Switzerland’s role proven effective in this rapidly evolving environ-
in positioning a water goal that includes the entire ment where new concepts, innovations and actors
hydrological cycle at the centre of the 2030 Agenda are constantly being introduced. This includes the
for Sustainable Development is a key example of its concepts of water stewardship and business diplo-
advocacy and policy influencing. To maintain this influ- macy, which encourage businesses to engage in
ence, it is crucial to ensure effective coordination and collective river-basin-level water governance and
consistent messaging across the Swiss government, as recent efforts to analyse and address the barriers
well as efficient networking at bilateral and UN levels. to more sustainable financing in the water sector.
Implementing Human Rights Resolutions: The Water-use efficiency: measures are being ad-
GPW maintained its policy-level support for the opted widely, though they have not yet been
implementation of the Human Rights Resolutions mainstreamed into national policy and investment
on Water and Sanitation, while at the same time plans. Following a review of the GPW, it was decid-
exploring innovative approaches at project level. ed that water for agriculture will be addressed in a
different form.
Promoting Water Diplomacy: Standards of gov-
ernance have clearly improved in some regions, de- Involvement of women: is a key challenge to
spite backsliding here and there. Global universal increasing access to water and sanitation and im-
conventions on transboundary waters and trans- proving water governance. Through enhanced ca-
boundary water platforms and frameworks have pacity building and training, women can be drawn
been adopted and are delivering in many basins into the decision-making process and policy influ-
thanks to strengthened river-basin commissions, ence acting as agents of change.
authorities or committees.
Involvement of young people: maintaining a
The security agenda that links water to armed strong water sector also means that the tremen-
conflict, peace and forced migration has gained dous human resource gap must be addressed.
prominence over the years and has been ad- Changing age structures in many countries must
dressed through the launch of specific regional also be taken into consideration. Building capacity
and global “Blue Peace” initiatives that focus on among the new generation of young water pro-
water, peace and security interlinkages. fessionals will therefore be key. Efforts to strength-
en their skills and capacities and keep them in the
Global monitoring, analysis and advocacy: en- sector will ensure that they become part of trans-
deavours have become increasingly tangible and generational decision-making processes and act as
contributed to evidence-based decision-making future agents of change.
and informed dialogue. However, the need for
better and more standardised water-quantity and Keeping Switzerland’s role as a recognised in-
-quality data remains. The global integrated mon- ternational player in the water sector: In recent
itoring initiative for SDG 6 and the current data years and with the support of all Swiss and other
revolution that provides access to more real-time actors, it has gained credibility by not only contrib-
information need to be harnessed to improve deci- uting, but also shaping and influencing the interna-
sion-making around sustainable water use. tional water debate through its knowledge, innova-
tions and actions. Thematic expertise and a dynamic
Innovative service delivery models and pri- water network within SDC since 2009 (RésEau) have
vate sector involvement: decentralised, low-cost further contributed to this, for example by annual
and people-centred models are working and be- global face-to-face meetings and regional activities.
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Implications for the strategy 2017 - 2020:
1. Concentrating resources on selected the- water, water quality, water steward-ship) and in-
matic niches: During the period 2017 – 2020, ternational initiatives and water trust funds that
the GPW will concentrate on where it can make the GPW will be partnering with. The Global Pro-
the most effective contributions. This includes gramme Food Security is one of the several glob-
its continuous advocacy for accelerating the im- al programmes that the GPW will seek enhanced
plementation of the Human Rights Resolutions collaboration with.
on water and sanitation and progress towards
achieving the global water goal (SDG 6), which 3. Ensuring sustainable access to water re-
is to be supported by a coherent global wa- sources in a comprehensive approach: this de-
ter-governance system. The GPW will also con- pends not just on the water and sanitation sector,
tinue its work on water diplomacy. Building on but requires integrating and partnering with as-
past achievements and taking into consideration sociated fields such as health, education, gender
emerging trends, the GPW aims to contribute to equality, energy, industry, trade, security, agricul-
new concepts and models of more sustainable fi- ture, nutrition, social development, environment,
nancing, to focus on water quality and pollution, climate change and finance. Aspects of good
the role of the private sector (water stewardship, water governance and integrity are to be further
business diplomacy, social entrepreneurship), mainstreamed into SDC’s initiatives and this must
innovative technological solutions for the pro- be advocated among partners. Interventions in
duction of more and better data, and a special fragile contexts, conflict sensitivity and the pre-
focus on women and young people. The needs vention of violence must be further integrated
and rights of the most vulnerable, e.g. those who into the water programmes and partnerships.
do not have or have limited access to safe water
and sanitation or are jeopardized of not having 4. Expertise and powerful coalitions: togeth-
sufficient access to safe water in the future, will er with all Swiss and other partners the GPW will
receive particular attention. prioritise water and sanitation on the internation-
al agenda and ensure that the water voice opti-
2. Water in Agriculture: the water in agricul- mally influences the international dialogue, and
ture cluster that was part of the 2013 – 2017 mobilise innovative Swiss entrepreneurship and
strategy will be integrated into other relevant research. This will also boost the activities of the
programmes (e.g. nature-based solutions for SDC water network (RésEau).
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3. Priorities and Objectives 2017-2020
Vision: A water-secure world
Where people have the capacity to safeguard sustainable access to adequate quantities of acceptable-quality water; have
access to adequate and equitable sanitation in order to sustain livelihoods, human well-being and socio-economic develop-
ment; ensure protection against waterborne diseases and water-related disasters; and preserve ecosystems in a climate of
peace and political stability.
Policy
Influencing policies
and building Young People & Innovation
institutions in Strategies and
Gender Equality
combination with operations promote
strategic operations. Empower women and innovative approaches
young people as agents and technologies.
of change.
Water Governance Water Solutions
Strengthen good water Components Innovative solutions for
governance and ensure the valuing of water,
equitable and sustainable sustainable financing,
water management. technologies, sustainable
service delivery and
water management
models.
Water Voice
Switzerland as advocate for
Knowledge water and sanitation in the
Action-oriented exchange international dialogue. Partnerships
and generation of Leverage scale-up of
knowledge within successful activities
Switzerland through additional
and beyond. funding, influence
and coverage.
Mission
To contribute to ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Ensuring availability and sustainable man- and actors are mobilized to position Switzerland
agement of water and sanitation for all (GPW as influential player in the international dialogue
Mission, aligned with SDG 6) requires good prioritizing water and sanitation (component 3).
water governance at global, regional and nation- Women have been identified as a specific target
al levels (component 1) and solutions ensuring group not having access to and not being involved
accelerated action in terms of more sustainable fi- in sustainable management of water and sanita-
nancing, innovative technologies, and service deliv- tion and therefore need strategic support. Young
ery and water management models (component people, including young water professionals, will
2). In a fragmented institutional water landscape be supported and empowered to address the tre-
a strong and unified “water voice” prioritizing mendous human resource gap in the water sector
availability and sustainable management of wa- affecting availability and sustainable management
ter and sanitation is instrumental. Swiss expertise of water and sanitation (component 4).
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Outcome 2
Outcome 1
Water
Sustainable Quality &
Financing & Water Pollution
Valuing Water Solutions
Component 1 Component 2
Water Governance Water Solutions
Outcome 3
GPW Mission Statement: The GPW supports the Environmental, Sustainable and Governance Leveraging
key factors, universally known as ESG principles Innovative
GPW Mission Statement: The GPW contributes The GPW will: acceleration of the implementation of SDG 6 by de-
Approaches
to strengthening good water governance and veloping innovative solutions for the valuing of wa- (as developed by various partners at national
its defining components on the global, regional • Continue its advocacy efforts to achieve a co- ter, sustainable financing, technologies, sustainable and international levels). Its modalities could
and national levels, both in the public and pri- herent, inclusive global water governance service delivery and water management models. take different shape and forms: first by support-
vate sectors. It ensures equitable and sustainable system, including a UN platform for water ing the international financial institutions and
water management, while prioritising access to and sanitation supported by the design of an The development and testing of innovative solutions agencies in investing in a series of new products
water supply, sanitation and hygiene. efficient, transparent and accountable global for the valuation of water, sustainable financing, within their existing modalities and portfolios;
monitoring framework and a strengthened technologies, service delivery and water manage- second by aiming at blended finance (integrat-
Good water governance based on transparency, UN coordination mechanism (UN-Water). ment models is a precondition for their uptake on ing pre-feasibility studies linked to agreements
accountability, inclusive participation and ev- a larger scale. Innovation can contribute to meeting of political nature, the development of new
idence-based decision-making on all levels is a • Oversee the acceleration of the implementa- the needs and rights of the most vulnerable people forms of public driven financial incentives, and
precondition for enabling a society to implement tion of the Human Rights Resolutions for (Impact Hypothesis). direct participation of the sustainable finance
effective water arrangements. Influencing and Water and Sanitation by fostering synergies community) in developing and implementing
steering global policy dialogue and the global with other related rights: right to adequate The solutions combine strong collaboration few pilots of transboundary investments agree-
water governance system towards good water food, right to health (including environment with local partners and a cross-fertilisation between ments. Third by conferring a mandate to a new
governance at all levels will stimulate coopera- health) and right to education (access to global advocacy and tangible implementation on the and dedicated fund that would coordinate and
tion to foster global commitments, accelerated healthy, good-quality learning environments). ground. To achieve the global water goal by 2030, offer direct investments to projects, as it is today
action and targeted responses. It will contribute implementation needs to be accelerated. The GPW the case for several vertical funds.
significantly to the achievement of the water • Foster new types of evidenced-based dia- will support two types of solutions to the water crisis:
goal and related targets of the 2030 Agenda in logue, building trust and promoting sound • Develop a water-quality programme focus-
order to ensure access to water and sanitation decision-making in a context where water Solutions through innovative approaches, ing on pollution that not only strengthens wa-
for the poor in a climate of peace and stability is increasingly important in international af- .e.g. testing new approaches: tools and concepts ter-quality regulation, but also introduces mea-
(Impact Hypothesis). fairs and foreign policy, particularly when for valuing water and partnership models that sures to prevent and control pollution; encourages
it comes to relations within transboundary foster research, technology, knowledge transfer, the design of new pricing systems under the pol-
More than ever before, good water governance basins (water diplomacy); promote inter- service delivery, water management and more luter-pays principle; focuses on models for safe
is critical: it affects the success and sustainabil- national water law and institutional frame- sustainable financing models. wastewater reuse; promotes better sanitation
ity of investments in the water sector and their works at global, regional and basin level, e.g. governance; and ensures better public health.
impact on population, society and the environ- through river-basin organizations, as a con- Solutions by upscaling: large-scale approaches
ment. The GPW helps governments, citizens flict-prevention measure addressing surface and leveraging, including via water trust funds, • Place greater emphasis on knowledge gen-
and the private sector to use and manage water and groundwater. in partnership with other actors to accelerate the eration and data sharing, by further advanc-
resources adequately to achieve the best out- provision of water and sanitation for all. ing the development of new technologies, e.g.
comes for society, securing the rights of peo- • Identify innovative tools and approaches to people-centred approaches, development of
ple, ensuring meaningful participation in deci- stimulate the creation of public and private The GPW will: mobile solutions, that empower users and en-
sion-making and creating and overseeing lasting data-generation and information systems courage them to contribute to policy advances
adaptive changes. around surface and groundwater. • Contribute to the debate sustainable financ- at national and global level.
ing and water
Outcome 1 valuation by promoting anal-
Outcome 2
ysis andNew Genera-
piloting new models and tools. Sus- • Accelerate sustainable access to safe water and
Water tionFinancing:
of Water These include emerging
tainable sanitation by involving the private sector, at
Diplomacy Professionals
Outcome 1
concepts such as blended finance, sustainable global level and along the value chain, but also
Global locally by developing new types of decentralised
funding schemes and new models for financ-
Governance
ing risk assessment mechanisms. GPW will pi- business models and promoting social entre-
Water Young People &
lot and test sustainable financial mechanism preneurship in close collaboration with local
Governance Gender Equality Outcome 2
of small scale on clearly defined topics with authorities. Models that shift the paradigm of
Gender
a potential for up-scaling. Water valuation: pro-poor pricing and subsidies will be promoted
Equality
GPW will contribute to the debate on water so that services are available to all.
valuation, including nature-based solutions
for water, such as green infrastructure. • Scale up innovative service-delivery and water
Outcome 3 management models and technical innova-
Evidence & • Sustainable finance for transboundary wa- tions by leveraging institutional partnerships,
Data ter infrastructure: there is currently a growing including via water and sanitation trust funds
momentum towards the shaping of a sustain- and the private sector, while tapping into new
able financial system to be structured around financial mechanisms and human resources.
Outcome 1
Thematic
14 Expertise & Outcome 2
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Network Multilateral
WaterComponent 3 Component 4
Water Voice Young People and Gender Equality
GPW Mission Statement: The GPW enables The GPW will: GPW Mission Statement: The GPW empowers
Outcome 1
Switzerland and SDC to position themselves as women and young
Outcome 2people as agents of change New Genera-
influential players in the international dialogue • Strengthen Switzerland and SDC’s thematic who exert influence
Water on the availability and sus- tion of Water
on water and sanitation. It ensures that avail- expertise and network in water with a view Outcome 1
tainable management
Diplomacy of water and sanitation Professionals
ability and sustainable management of water to making coherent and relevant contribu- Global and benefit from it.
and sanitation are prioritised on international tions to the international debate. Governance
agendas. ByWater
establishing new and supporting existing net- Young People &
• Contribute to prioritising water and sanitation works of young water professionals and enhanc-
Governance Gender Equality Outcome 2
Through powerful coalitions with public, private, on the international agendas and positioning ing their skills, the GPW attracts young talent to Gender
academic and civil-society partners and engage- Switzerland in the international water dia- the water sector and contributes to building a Equality
ment with strategic networks and organisations, logue as a player who promotes sustainable stimulating environment in which they can flour-
Outcome 1
Switzerland can introduce the expertise of SDC solutions while taking the needs and rights of ish, kept in the sector and become future agents
2 New Genera-
and the knowledge andtion skills
of of Swiss actors in
Water the most vulnerable into consideration. of change. Through powerful coalitions with
Outcome 3
acy local and global debates to contribute
Professionals to the partners
Evidence &engagement with strategic net-
and
successful implementation of SDG 6 and wa- • Mobilise Swiss knowledge, skills and pres- worksData
and specialised organisations, the GPW
ter-related targets, while taking into account the ence, including through Geneva Internation- encourages greater gender equality in SDC’s
needs and rights of the most vulnerable (Impact
Young People &
al, to that end. water interventions and the global water debate
Hypothesis). Gender Equality Outcome 2 (Impact Hypothesis).
Outcome 1
• Promote
Gender the emergence of a new political
Thematic
Over the coming years, it will be crucial to bring framework
Equality for business (business diplomacy)
Expertise & Outcome 2
water and sanitation to the attention of deci- by encouraging leading global companies and Network Multilateral
sion-makers at the highest political level, ensure corporate networks to support the institution- Water
they are prioritised on international, regional and alisation of water governance at transbound- Outcome 2
Dialogue
Water 1 Young People
Outcome Outcome
national agendas and advance sustainable solu- ary, basin and other levels within a regulated Outcome 1 Water Voice 2 Gender Equality
Sustainable Quality &
tions in partnership with others. environment, taking into account affected The contribution of young people to the sector is Gender inequalities place constraints on wom-
Financing & Water Pollution
communities. The development of new mod- Solutions a major societal issue. Young people are import- en and limit their ability to participate in deci-
els, partnerships, programmes and business Valuing Water ant future agents of change. Failure to develop sion-making around water. They are often isolat-
strategies, taking into account affected com- their disruptive, creative and innovative po- ed from markets and lack access to technologies
Outcome 1
munities, will create incentives for the private tential (e.g. new technologies and social media) and training that could boost their incomes.
Thematic
sector to improve water governance. will create transgenerational challenges. Young Outcome
Through
3 capacity building and training, wom-
Expertise & Outcome 2
people,
Outcome 3 including young water professionals, Swiss
en will be better equipped to use available in-
Network Multilateral
Water will be trained and empowered to address the Knowledge
Leveraging struments and institutions and act as agents of
Dialogue tremendous human resource gap in the water & change.
Innovative Skills It is imperative that women be empow-
Approaches
sector affecting availability and sustainable man- ered to take part in water-related decisions on all
Water Voice
agement of water and sanitation. levels. This will increase their access to and pro-
ductive use of the resource and thus help tackle
The GPW will: the root causes of poverty and gender inequality.
• Help develop an influential network and en- The GPW will:
Outcome 3 hance the capacity and skills of young and fu-
Swiss ture leaders by establishing and supporting a • Systematically include gender inequalities as
Knowledge community of practice for young professionals. part of analysis, implementation and mon-
& Skills itoring of all SDC water & sanitation pro-
• Support youth-led initiatives and contin- grammes and projects.
ued education on water issues worldwide,
incl. young/female social entrepreneurs and • Support specialised institutions and strategic
young people in schools. networks that strengthen women’s voices in
civil society and encourage their empowerment.
• Advocate gender equality globally by linking
the implementation of SDGs 5 and 6.
16 17The GPW in the World
Projects at Global Scale
Water Governance
Water Solutions
Water Voice
Young People & Gender Equality 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Transboundry Basins/Aquifers
Number of projects
18 194. Programme Management and Implementation
The programmes, projects and contributions of applying the subsidiarity principle. Where the
the GPW meet key global challenges and con- Humanitarian Aid has a strong field presence it
tribute to the reduction of global risks by focus- nurtures the GPW with on the ground reality of
ing on inequity and poverty. In line with the mo- fragile contexts; where it is active in the same
dus operandi of SDC’s global programmes, the region, a coordinated response along the contin-
GPW will maintain its three-pronged approach uum approach is applied.
of policy influencing (paired with institution
building and strategic operations in Switzerland Enhanced cooperation, synergies and coher-
and globally), innovation (promotion of innova- ence in the domain of SDC Global Coopera-
tive approaches, concepts, processes and technol- tion: The GPW will work closely with the other
ogies in strategies and operations) and knowl- Global Programmes: on efficient, sustainable use
edge management (action-oriented knowledge and management of water for agriculture (GPFS);
exchange and generation, within and beyond on adaptation to climate change that directly im-
Switzerland). In addition, the GPW aims to lever- pacts the water cycle, including glaciers, but also
age partnerships (activation of leverage effects water pollution (GPCC&E); on cross-cutting issues
for large scaling-up through additional funding, related to multilateral institutions and processes
influence and coverage). (GI); on prevention of waterborne diseases, taking
into consideration the intersection of health, wa-
Partners and Collaborations: To maximise its ter, sanitation and hygiene (GPH); on issues of ac-
relevance, influence and effect, the GPW engag- cess to water for displaced people (GPMD). Work
es with a wide range of partners in Switzerland with the Global Programmes will be conducted
and beyond (see Annex 5 Partners Landscape through SDC networks, with joint initiatives at
and Annex 6 GPW Scope and Geographic Orien- global and/or regional level and through the vari-
tation). Typically, these are: ous hubs of the SDC Global Cooperation.
SDC units (South Cooperation, Cooperation Swiss Federal Administration: The GPW as-
with Eastern Europe and Humanitarian Aid): sumes the Swiss interdepartmental thematic
As SDC water network focal point, the GPW responsibility for water and sustainable devel-
bears the SDC-wide thematic responsibility for opment through its leadership role of the Inter-
water. The GPW takes stock of regional coopera- departmental Committee of Sustainable Devel-
tion projects in the field to enrich its global policy opment on Water (IDANE-Water) as well as the
dialogue and exert influence, while conducting Blue Peace DFAE Group that ensures continuity
its own global programmes, where possible with between the different “Blue Peace” initiatives
the Swiss representations/cooperation offices and between “Blue Peace” initiatives and other
abroad. In the future, the GPW will continue and major water-security advocacies of the GPW and
strengthen its partnerships with the South and Swiss political divisions. The GPW works with the
Eastern Europe Cooperation units on strategically FDFA (political directorate, e.g. the International
important regional programmes, based on jointly Organisations and Human Security Division and
defined priorities. Hence, the GPW complements the Swiss representations) and with SECO, FOEN,
SDC’s other operational units involved in water FOPH and FOAG. The GPW supports Swiss repre-
by focusing on the global dimension and glob- sentations, Missions to the UN and IFIs around the
al responses to major sectoral challenges and by world to foster harmonised policy intervention.
20 21Swiss organisations and professionals that Other development actors and alliances, GPW communication aims to maintain awareness
complement SDC’s expertise. These include the mobilised across all pillars of society: public sec- of growing global water challenges and the relevance
AGUASAN group, a well-established community tor (from national to local governments, pub- of the GPW, to improve awareness of GPW activities
of practice for water-sector specialists, and the lic-service providers), civil society (internation- and results achieved, and to illustrate the functioning
Swiss Water Partnership, an interdisciplinary plat- al and national NGOs, associations), research of the Global Programmes it works with (innovative
form that brings together over 70 academic, civil (academies, universities), private sector (domes- projects, shared experience and policy dialogue).
society, public- and private-sector organisations. tic and international) and financiers (large hedge Communication activities target various groups (SDC
They allow for Swiss knowledge and expertise to funds, major trusts, foundations, philanthropy, staff, RésEAU network, sector professionals as well
be produced, verified, compiled and introduced social impact and microfinance investors). as Swiss media, general public and politics) through
into the sectoral debate or translated into innova- specific means, such as SDC publications and web-
tive solutions to global water challenges. Scope and geographic orientation: The GPW site, RésEAU shareweb, social media, press relations,
promotes innovative approaches and actions interviews, events and newsletters.
International and global institutions that are which can feed into global, regional and na-
highly relevant to the GPW’s objectives and have a tional policy processes, while at the same time Financial Resources: The indicative annual budget
major influence on the global water sector. It com- encouraging the implementation and monitor- of the GPW amounts to a total of CHF 30 million
mits time (as a member of the governance bodies) ing of policies and norms at global and regional for the strategic period. The projected financial re-
and funds (through core or earmarked contribu- level, with a clear outreach to national levels. It sources are distributed as follows between the four
tions) to specialised agencies, strategic alliances, engages in rural and periurban areas and small components: 40% for Water Governance and Wa-
thematic fora, operational programmes and global towns. In addition to the global level, the GPW ter Solutions each, 5% for Water Voice and Young
networks across the United Nations, Internation- will target actions to selected geographic areas People & Gender Equality respectively. Up to 10%
al Finance Institutions, regional and international that face severe water scarcity (selected aquifers additional resources are disbursed through small
organisations, the bilateral donor community and and river basins). See Annex 6. project, network and general support. Ultimately,
the community of water practitioners. the goal is to increase the budget for the compo-
nent Young People & Gender at 10-15% in 2020.
22 23Programmes
implemented by GPW
with partner organizations Other countries
with water-related
components
SDC Global
Other development
actors & alliances
Knowledge exchange and taking Cooperation Domain
Implementing and stock from country specific policy with thematic interlinkages
strategic partners Projects and programme work (results,
implemented by experiences, lessons) to enrich
GPW with partner global policy dialogue and
organizations initiatives Global Programmes Fostering cooperation, synergies,
Climate Change and Environment and coherence on interlinked
Migration and Development thematic issues
Financiers Food Security
Funds, trusts, foundations, Health
philantophy, social impact and
microfinance investors Public sector Informing about the state of
Governments and the art in the global water
service providers sector debate, collaboration
and knowledge exchange
Civil Society Global SDC Bilateral
NGOs and Institutions Cooperation Programmes &
associations with Eastern Europe networks
Private sector with water-related
Domestic and components
international
SDC Global
Knowledge exchange and taking
Programme Water stock from country specific policy and
Research Humanitarian Thematic programme work (results,
Academies and - Policy influencing aid Networks experiences, lessons) to enrich global
universities - Innovation policy dialogue and initiatives
- Knowledge management
Investing time (member of governance - Leveraging partnerships South
bodies) and funds (core or earmarked cooperation
Informing about the state of the
contributions)
art in the global water sector
debate, collaboration and
Multilaterals knowledge exchange
United Nations &
Development Banks
Institutions & platforms
International and NGOs, multi-stakeholder IDANE Wasser
networks, foundations etc.
Research institutes
global organizations
having a major influence
in the shaping of the
water sector globally
Providing opportunities for Swiss
major influence in the Water Partnership Fostering policy coherence and
shaping of the water sector coordinated activities, Swiss
globally FOA
water and security network
Federal Office Swiss Federal
for Agriculture Administration
entities dealing with
water related
AGUASAN politics
FOPH FOEN SECO FDFA
Community of Practice
Federal Office Federal Office State Secretariat Federal Department
SMEs & of Public Health for the Environment for Economic Affairs of Foreign Affairs
Swiss organizations Start-ups
Universities
and professionals
completing SDC’s water
experience
Generating, validating, bundling and transferring
knowledge and expertise towards innovative
solutions for global water challenges and into the
sector debate
24 255. Strategic Steering
The GPW is responsible for the continuous mon- The components of the mechanism converge
itoring of the portfolio with respect to its adher- twice a year at the peer-review meetings in Bern
ence to the strategic framework and progress in the presence of all project managers and imple-
towards expected results. This is done through menters. The high-quality assurance and peer-re-
annual programme and project monitoring and view mechanism has been successfully applied
reporting, but also through periodic thematic im- since 2011.
pact evaluations on water. A peer-review mech-
anism ensures the relevance, insight, coherence The GPW portfolio entails a series of noticeable
and influencing power of the GPW portfolio in risks. Non-adoption by national policy makers
view of an efficient and effective implementa- and other stakeholders is the most important risk
tion of its strategic framework. This includes: for policy and norm setting at the international
or regional level. Lobbying and coordination with
• A panel of high-level thematic experts who SDC’s partners in priority countries at the national
guide initiatives in order to increase their rele- level can increase effectiveness. Result and impact
vance, quality and effectiveness, and achieve measurement will be challenging as attribution
expected results; and causality are difficult to prove. Cost ineffi-
ciency is occasionally an issue when working with
• Cartographic support: a forum for exchange, large international institutions. Economic and fi-
services and expertise for the production of nancial analysis, negotiations, tough cost controls
maps and tools that translate key thematic and strict requirements regarding achieved results
messages; limit these risks. Fiduciary risks exist with smaller
institutional partners that lack the sophisticated
• Coordinated activities that strengthen the internal control mechanism that large interna-
coherence and relevance of the GPW inter- tional and multilateral partners usually have in
ventions and increase awareness of shared place. Careful selection and specific audits limit
water benefits among all partners. such risks. Reputational risks to the GPW are lim-
ited, as Swiss citizens have a positive perception
of the water sector.
26 27Annexes
Annex 1: List of Acronyms Annex 2: Result Framework
AGUASAN Swiss Community of Practice for Water Supply and Sanitation in developing countries Vision: A water-secure world where people have the capacity to safeguard sustainable access to adequate quantities of accept-
able-quality water; have access to adequate and equitable sanitation in order to sustain livelihoods, human well-being and so-
CoP Community of Practice
cio-economic development; ensure protection against waterborne disease and water-related disasters; and preserve ecosystems
DRR Disaster Risk Reduction in a climate of peace and political stability..
FDFA Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Overall mission: GPW contributes to ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
FOAG Federal Office of Agriculture
Major targeted SDGs: SDG 6 and water-related targets.
FOEN Federal Office for the Environment
FOPH Federal Office of Public Health
GLAAS UN-Water Global Annual Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water
Component 1: Water Governance
GPCC&E Global Programme Climate Change and Environment
GPFS Global Programme Food Security Component mission: The GPW contributes to strengthening good water governance and its defining components on the glob-
GPW Global Programme Water al, regional and national levels, both in the public and private sectors. It ensures equitable and sustainable water management,
while prioritising access to water supply, sanitation and hygiene.
GPH Global Programme Health
GPMD Global program Migration and Development Impact hypothesis: Good water governance based on transparency, accountability, inclusive participation and evidence-based
GSF Global Sanitation Fund decision-making on all levels is a pre-condition for enabling a society to implement effective water arrangements. Influencing
GWP Global Water Partnership and steering global policy dialogue and the global water governance system towards good water governance at all levels will
stimulate cooperation to foster global commitments, accelerated action and targeted responses. It will contribute significantly to
GWSP Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership
the achievement of the water goal and related targets of the 2030 Agenda in order to ensure access to water and sanitation for
HRTWS Human Rights to Water and Sanitation the poor in a climate of peace and stability
ISW International Secretariat of Water
IDANE Interdepartmental Sustainable Development Committee
IWRM Integrated Water Resource Management Component 1: Water Governance
JMP Joint Monitoring Programme (WHO / UNICEF) Results Description Measurement Indicators (incl. SDC Aggregated
MDG Millennium Development Goal Reference Indicators ARI)
NGO Non-Governmental Organization Outcome 1 Global governance instruments Evidence of progress in the de- Number of international norms,
PPP Public-Private Partnership and institutions are inclusive velopment and strengthening of global policies and political pro-
RésEAU SDC’s Thematic Network for Water
and promoting availability and transparent and inclusive instru- cesses developed in the field of
sustainable management of ments and institutions for global water (ARI W1). Quality and in-
RWSN Rural Water Supply Network
water and sanitation. water&sanitation governance clusiveness of global governance
SABA Integral Water and Sanitation Model Peru which translates into global and instruments and institutions (as
SDC Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation national policies to ensure avail- measured by geographical bal-
SDG Sustainable Development Goals ability and sustainable manage- ance, stakeholder involvement and
ment of water and sanitation. contribution to global and national
SECO State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
policies).
SHA Swiss Humanitarian Aid
Outputs § A coherent and inclusive global Evidence that a coherent and in- Emergence of a coherent (reduc-
SME Small and Medium Enterprises water governance system (ar- clusive global water governance ing fragmentation) and inclusive
Solidarit’eau Swiss Municipal Solidarity for Drinking Water in Developing Countries chitecture) is supported by the system (architecture) gains rising (geographical balance and multiple
SWA Sanitation and Water for All GPW and its institutionalization political interest and commitment stakeholders) global water archi-
is fostered. (e.g. number of governments sup- tecture to implement and monitor
SWP Swiss Water Partnership
porting). water & sanitation related SDGs.
UN United Nations
UNICEF United Nations Children's Fund A UN platform on water and
UNSGAB United Nations Secretary-General Advisory Board Water and Sanitation sanitation to foster a coherent
WASH Water, Sanitation and Hygiene water dialogue and coherent im-
plementation at national level has
WEF World Economic Forum
gained rising political interest and
WFP Water Footprint commitment and the UN coordi-
WfWP Women for Water Partnership nation mechanism strengthened
WHO World Health Organization (UN-Water). A standardized global
monitoring system developed,
WIN Water Integrity Network
tested and implemented by at least
WSSCC Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council 60 countries.
WWC World Water Council
28 29Component 1: Water Governance Component 1: Water Governance
Results Description Measurement Indicators (incl. SDC Aggregated Results Description Measurement Indicators (incl. SDC Aggregated
Reference Indicators ARI) Reference Indicators ARI)
§ The human right to water and Evidence that the human rights Number of multilateral climate § Concepts and platforms for new Evidence of formation of new pol- Number of newly created policy
sanitation is maintained prom- to water and sanitation are main- policies considering the results and vehicles for policy negotiation icy negotiation platforms, linked negotiation platforms/concepts
inently on the international streamed into the work of inter- lessons of SDC/GPCCE interven- and coordination for key basins with established processes and linked with established processes
agenda, and its implementation national organisations and into tions. (e.g. rivers, lakes, and aquifers/ policy priorities, in key GPW pri- and policy priorities, taken up by
further promoted. national policies (Assessment by groundwater) are available. ority basins (assessment of their the key basins.
partner organizations and net- influence and pertinence).
works). § Corporates are sensitized to Evidence of GPW influence on cor- Number of corporate water ste-
§ The implementation of key Evidence of new accessions and of Number of countries that newly align their growth models with porate sector to develop and im- wards models, taking into conside-
global water conventions is development and use of tools de- accede to key global water con- sustainable basin management plement water stewardship models ration affected people/communi-
promoted veloped by the 2 key global water ventions or that are implementing/ principles and develop and in multi-stakeholder processes, ties, developed and implemented.
conventions using tools of key conventions. implement water stewardship taking into consideration affected
§ Global solutions on the chal- Evidence that recommendations Number of global, regional or models jointly with govern- people/communities.
lenge of water and peace, of the global panel on water and national policies, international ments and civil society, and
including through the 2017 peace are widely publicised and bodies, river basin organizations affected people/communities.
recommendations of the global are taken up by international and national governments that Outcome 3 The evidence-base for water Evidence of improved access to Documentation of use cases of
panel on water and peace, are bodies on water governance, river take up recommendations by the governance and decision-mak- water monitoring and reporting information products generated
harnessed by political leaders, basin organisations and national global panel on water and peace ing is strengthened through systems and use of the data for by the various water monitoring
the public and the media along governments. and quantitative analysis of media monitoring and reporting sys- improved decision making (e.g. and reporting systems for evidence
with the water stakeholders coverage on it. tems. first Global Synthesis Monitoring based management decisions.
(global blue peace). Report on SDG 6 in 2018; synthe-
§ Water integrity in service deliv- Evidence of the regional and global Number of tools and concepts sized reporting by the private sec-
ery and water resources man- promotion of water integrity and developed and implemented at the tor; assessments at basin level).
agement is promoted at the inclusion of its principles in service global, regional and national level Outputs § The existing monitoring and Evidence of pertinent and data Aligned standardized global moni-
regional and global level. delivery and water resources man- on how to mainstream water inte- analysis systems (JMP/GLAAS) based sector influencing/steering toring and analysis system geared
agement (reporting on integrity grity in service delivery and water is aligned with the integrat- through aligned standardized towards the support for the im-
and specific reporting on tools and resources management. ed global monitoring system global monitoring system, geared plementation of the water related
concepts implemented at the glob- (GEMI) , geared towards the towards the support for the im- SDGs developed with methodol-
al, regional and national level). support for the implementation plementation of the water related ogy implemented by at least 60
Outcome 2 Water Diplomacy contributes to Evidence of effective Water Di- Effectiveness of institutionalized of the water related SDGs. SDGs (qualitative assessment how countries.
institutionalized forms of water plomacy interventions, leading to forms of water cooperation con- integrated global monitoring in-
cooperation and sustainable institutionalized forms of water tributing to sustainable basin man- forms and strengthens national
basin management. cooperation and sustainable basin agement as measured by SDG 6.5 implementation strategies).
management, including the private indicators. § Corporate reporting standards Evidence of GPW influence on Number of corporates that align
sector. are aligned, as appropriate, and emergence and alignment, as their reporting standards, as ap-
Outputs § Legal and institutional frame- Evidence of GPW supported de- Number of legal and institutional support the global SDG 6 moni- appropriate, of corporate report- propriate, according to global inte-
works and master plans for velopment and implementation of frameworks and master plans toring system. ing standards with global SDG 6 grated SDG 6 monitoring system,
transboundary water cooper- legal and institutional frameworks reflecting key aspects of SDG 6 reporting system, harmonized with harmonized with key global corpo-
ation aimed at transforming for transboundary water cooper- developed, politically validated and key global corporate reporting rate reporting frameworks.
potential conflict into coop- ation by individual countries and implemented on transboundary frameworks.
eration are available and their river/lake basin organizations. level.
implementation is promoted by
joint management entities/basin Number and quality of basin or-
organizations. ganisations or joint management
entities supported by GPW
ARI W2.
§ Sustainable models for balanc- Evidence of improved coordina- Number of sustainable water man-
ing the needs for agriculture, tion between sectors in Integrated agement models, balancing the
industry, households and eco- Water Resources Management needs of multiple sectors, devel-
systems are available and inte- with enhanced benefits for all user oped on different levels and num-
grated into international policy groups in GPW supported projects/ ber of policy platforms inspired by
dialogue. platforms/initiatives. it.
30 31Component 1: Water Governance Component 2: Water Solutions
Results Description Measurement Indicators (incl. SDC Aggregated Results Description Measurement Indicators (incl. SDC Aggregated
Reference Indicators ARI) Reference Indicators ARI)
§ Global Hydrometry Partnership Evidence of delivery of weather Number of new World Hydro- § Concepts and tools for the Evidence of concepts and tools for Country-based examples where
(GHP) for improved hydromete- and hydrological services at dif- logical Cycle Observing System valuation of water, including the valuation of water, including concepts and tools for the val-
orological services at global level ferent levels, induced by the GPW (WHYCOS) projects and global and nature-based solutions for water nature-based solutions for water and uation of water, including na-
and in key regions and basins is supported Global Hydromet Part- regional hydromet data portals and ecosystems (e.g. green in- ecosystems (incl. green infrastruc- ture-based solutions for water and
operational, includes innovative, nership. launched or existing projects and frastructure) are developed and ture) are created and distributed, ecosystems (incl. green infrastruc-
people centred water data gen- portals strengthened. applied, taking into account the taking into account the most vulner- ture) have been applied, taking
eration systems, and provides Evidence of availability and use of most vulnerable people able people. into account the most vulnerable
an efficient, innovative and sus- innovative, people centred water Number of innovative water moni- people. A community of practice
tainable framework to develop monitoring system, incubated toring systems developed and field at the global and regional level is
a reliable base of hydrological through GHP supported projects. tested. in place.
data. Outcome 2 Water quality is enhanced and Evidence of improved water quality Trend analysis in water quality
§ Overall information base in Evidence of availability and use Number of publicly accessible water environmental water pollution and approaches how environ- monitoring in project implementa-
selected basins (e.g. rivers, of publicly accessible hydrological information systems developed and is reduced, taking into account mental water pollution has been tion areas, including evidence on
lakes, aquifers /groundwater) is information platforms that inform implemented in key basins). the needs and rights of the addressed, including how the most how the needs and rights of the
strengthened, including through decision making processes in GPW most vulnerable. vulnerable are affected. most vulnerable are affected.
innovative public and private data supported projects (qualitative as- Outputs § Innovative concepts and models Evidence of innovative concepts Number of innovative concepts
and information systems. sessment how they inform improved to enhance water quality are and models to enhance water and models to enhance water
water management). developed by adopting a sys- quality, including data and ana- quality, including data and ana-
temic approach, including pro- lytical products, prevention and lytical products, prevention and
moting enhanced knowledge pollution control measures (robust, pollution control measures, that
and information, prevention effective pollution prevention and are validated and implemented, in-
and pollution control. control measures and service deliv- cluding evidence on how the most
Component 2: Water Solutions
ery models have been documented vulnerable are affected.
Component Mission: The GPW supports the acceleration of the implementation of SDG 6 by developing innovative solutions and implemented).
for the valuing of water, sustainable financing, technologies, sustainable service delivery and water management models. § Concepts and tools for the val- Evidence of concepts and tools for Country-based examples where
uation of water, including na- the valuation of water, including concepts and tools for the val-
Impact hypothesis: The development and testing of innovative solutions for the valuation of water, sustainable financing, ture-based solutions for water nature-based solutions for water uation of water, including na-
technologies, service delivery and water management models is a precondition for their uptake on a larger scale. Innovation can and ecosystems (e.g. green in- and ecosystems (incl. green infra- ture-based solutions for water and
contribute to meeting the needs and rights of the most vulnerable people. frastructure) are developed and structure) are created and distrib- ecosystems (incl. green infrastruc-
applied, taking into account the uted, taking into account the most ture) have been applied, taking
most vulnerable people vulnerable people. into account the most vulnerable
people. A community of practice
Component 2: Water Solutions
at the global and regional level is
Results Description Measurement Indicators (incl. SDC Aggregated in place.
Reference Indicators ARI) Outcome 3 Innovative approaches for wa- Evidence of innovative service Inventory of water and sanitation
Outcome 1 Concepts and tools for sus- Evidence of concepts and tools Financial means generated by sus- ter and sanitation service deliv- delivery and water resource man- service delivery models and water
tainable financing and for the for sustainable financing and the tainable funding models and their ery and resources management agement approaches developed resources management models
valuing of water and related valuing of water and related eco- contribution to SDG 6 indicators. are developed and taken to and taken to scale for accelerated and qualification of their sustain-
ecosystems contribute to the systems to contribute to the imple- scale for accelerated implemen- implementation of SDG 6. ability.
implementation of SDG 6. mentation of SDG 6. Effectiveness of implementation of tation of SDG 6.
nature-based water management Outputs § Innovative and affordable mod- Evidence of emergence and im- Number of WASH service delivery
solutions in terms of watershed els for WASH services focusing plementation of WASH service models promoted and implement-
protection (protected areas) and on the base of the pyramid, delivery models, including with ed, including with private and
livelihood improvement (income including with private and social private and social enterprises that social enterprises that focus spe-
diversification). enterprises, but also in institu- focus specifically on the hard to cifically on the hard to reach and
Outputs § Sustainable financing models and Evidence of sustainable financing Number of sustainable financing tions (e.g. schools), and with a reach and vulnerable populations, vulnerable populations, with a par-
tools for water including trans- models and tools for water that have models and tools for water that particular focus on women and with a particular focus on women ticular focus on women and girls,
boundary water infrastructure are been developed and applied. are developed and applied and girls are promoted and imple- and girls, also in institutions (e.g. also in institutions (e.g. schools).
developed and applied ability to leverage additional sus- mented. schools). ARI W3 and W4.
tainable financing demonstrated.
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