The Value and Contribution of Research: Water for Women 2018-2024

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Water for Women (WfW) is unique in its role as both a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) implementation and research Fund that contributes to regional and global understanding of best practice in climate-resilient, gender equitable and socially inclusive development.

For the past seven years, WfW research investments have directly supported Australia’s international development priorities of peace, stability and prosperity in the Pacific and South East Asia. WfW research initiatives have supported progress towards Sustainable Development Goals 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment, and 6 - water and sanitation for all, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have also contributed to improved WASH program processes and performance, and to all four WfW end-of-program outomes, delivering catalytic value beyond the initial investment and the WASH sector.

This learning brief explores the value and contribution of WfW research projects and collaborative partnerships during 2018-24, sharing insights, lessons learnt and future opportunities.

 

Who is it for?

This learning brief is intended to support development sector actors and funders to better understand and consider the value and contribution of research partnerships to development program outcomes and broader sustainable development goals.

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What does it include?

  • The contribution of research to WfW outcomes
  • The effectiveness of research design and theory of change 
  • The significant value of research — across 10 key areas 
  • Lessons from WfW and future opportunities

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Citation: Water for Women. (2024). Learning brief: The Value and Contribution of Research: Water for Women 2018-2024. https://www.waterforwomenfund.org/en/news/the-value-and-contribution-of-research-water-for-women-2018-2024.aspx

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This brief was authored by Isobel Davis for Water for Women as part of the Water for Women Learning Agenda. We thank all Water for Women partners and teams whose work generated the insights and lessons shared within this learning brief. Water for Women acknowledges the Australian Government’s support via the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in providing funding to our partners to support climate-resilient, inclusive WASH research across the region and sharing valuable inputs through this learning brief.

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