Water and sanitation finance: the challenge with blended finance
Blended finance is often presented as a silver bullet for water and sanitation funding. This article explores where it helps, where it risks distorting priorities, and what integrity demands.
Written by Barbara Schreiner•7 min read
Written for the Water Integrity Network, this article examines the real challenges of blended finance in water and sanitation. Barbara argues that new financing mechanisms must be judged not only by the volume of money they mobilise, but by whether they reach the people who need it most and whether they protect against corruption and capture.
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Barbara Schreiner
Founder of Red Thread NPC, Executive Director of the Water Integrity Network, writer, cultural activist, and transformational coach. 30+ years in international water governance and social justice.
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