Achieving GESI-IWM in Sumbawa, Indonesia: A Literature Review and Political Economy Analysis

This report summarises the outcomes from a desktop literature review and key informant workshop, describing the political economy of the water sector in the Sumbawa Regency, Indonesia. It provides a summary of the existing known drivers and processes for water cycle governance in Sumbawa and identifies the associated relevant stakeholders at the regency, district, and national levels. In particular, the linkages (and gaps) between water governance and policy, strategies and activities that support gender equality and social inclusion are described.

This report was produced through the Water for Women Innovation and Impact (I&I) research project, Integrated Water Management Action Research. The I&I project involved collaboration between Yayasan Plan International Indonesia, Plan International Australia and the Monash Sustainable Development Institute to establish an inclusive IWM forum and agenda that promotes universal access to WASH in Sumbawa, Indonesia.