Regulating Urban Sanitation to Prevent Integrity Failures

This collection of reports on urban sanitation regulation reviews the regulatory system and key regulatory measures in place for sanitation in four countries: Bangladesh, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. It focuses in more detail on integrity and anti-corruption incentives, preventive and corrective actions. It also assesses whether any measures are in place specifically for Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS). The conclusions are collated in a synthesis report showing that there is a direct connection and synergy between efforts to regulate urban sanitation effectively, especially in low-income urban areas, and those to promote integrity. It shows three main areas where the link is strongest and can support sector performance and integrity: Specific focus on CWIS, or non-sewered systems. Specific regulatory measures to address integrity risks in different areas (procurement, human resources, or customer relations for example), in collaboration with cross-sector regulators and anti-corruption initiatives. A strong regulatory environment: autonomous and well-resourced regulation as well as transparency and engagement with stakeholders and civil society.