Water
Winrock International has an extensive legacy of work on water-related issues that spans
90 projects in 29 countries. The Water Innovation Program, established in 2005, focuses
on innovative approaches to meet the many water needs of impoverished households, from
drinking and sanitation to food production and income generation.
The Multiple-use Water Services approach, which involves provision of water for health
and livelihoods, is a cornerstone of the Program.
"Multiple-use water services cost more than traditional single-use services, but they
have significant advantages because they generate income, health and other benefits.
This additional income is crucial because it empowers the users, who are also the
owners, to maintain their water system themselves," says Mary Renwick, head of the
Water Innovation Program. Dr. Renwick is a water resources economist with 18 years of
experience developing, managing, and implementing water resource projects.
Explore Winrock's Innovative Water Projects:
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