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This article sheds light on the discussions about smart subsidies in the water and sanitation sector hold at the Stockholm World Water Week in 2017. A special emphasise is put on the discussion around supply-led subsidies and innovative modes of smart subsidies.
EDWARDS, S. (2017): The ‘S word’: Is it time for the sanitation sector to reconsider subsidies? . URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018]The notion of ‘partnership’ refers to ‘a collaborative effort in which parties from different societal sectors pool resources to provide solutions to common problems’. However, a variety of structures, success factors and trade-offs of these partnerships is possible.
The second installment of the PPPLab Insight Series publication offers insights in the issues and opportunities surrounding partnership:
1. Partnership Phases of PPPs
2. Critical Success Factors
3. Mutuality in the Partnering Process
4. Trade-offs
PPPLAB (EDITOR) (2014): Insight Series: Building Partnerships. URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018] PDFThis paper discusses Malawi’s experiences in identifying and overcoming the challenges facing “smart” subsidy programmes in the agriculture sector. Emphasise is put on aspects of sustainability and cost effectiveness.
DOWARD, A. ; CHIRWA, E. ; BOUGHTON, D. ; CRAWFORD, E. ; JAYNE, T. ; SLATER, R. ; KELLY, V. ; TSOKA, M. (2008): Towards 'smart' subsidies in agriculture? Lessons in recent experience in Malawi. URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018]Dragon’s Den TV programme where start-ups pitch in front of investors and have to answer particular questions on their business model in order to potentially receive an offer for investment.
https://www.youtube.com/user/dragonsden [Accessed: 20.04.2018]The Pitch provides podcasts about business pitches and background information for entrepreneurs. Each episode takes you behind closed doors to the critical moment when aspiring entrepreneurs put it all on the line. The Pitch delivers on the high-stakes promise of a live pitch without shying away from the nitty gritty details of what happens after everyone shakes hands and walks out of the room.
THE PITCH (EDITOR) Listen as Start-ups Pitch investors for funding. URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018]This report assesses the status of national Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) policies and regulations and progress towards the global policy targets. The report details responses from a survey – amongst others in many Sub-Saharan Africa countries - and categorises countries into three tiers of readiness to scale-up HWTS.
WHO (EDITOR) (2012): Status of National Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Policies in Selected Countries. Results of global survey and policy readiness for scaling up. Geneva: World Health Organisation (WHO) URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018]