Overview
The NEXUS approach recognizes the interconnections between water access, food security, and coordinated stakeholder efforts. KEWASNET leverages this framework to foster innovative, cross-sectoral solutions for sustainable development.
By promoting integrated approaches that address multiple sectors simultaneously, the NEXUS pillar ensures that interventions in one area support and enhance outcomes in others, creating synergies that maximize impact and sustainability.
1. Multi-stakeholder Partnerships
Building effective partnerships across sectors requires strong frameworks for collaboration, shared accountability, and coordinated action towards common goals.
Key Partnership Areas
- • Sector financing for collaborative projects
- • Mobilizing stakeholders for effective engagement
- • Legal and regulatory frameworks for partnerships
- • Risk allocation and management in partnerships
2. Water Governance
Strengthening governance systems ensures effective coordination, accountability, and sustainable management of water resources across all sectors and stakeholders.
Governance Focus Areas
- • Strengthening policy and governance frameworks
- • Promoting mutual accountability mechanisms
- • Enhancing stakeholder participation
3. Integrated Water Management
Promoting integrated approaches to water management that consider multiple sectors, uses, and stakeholder needs to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
Integration Strategies
- • Cross-sectoral partnerships for water allocation
- • Public-private partnerships for service delivery
- • Innovative technologies for water management
4. Policies and Frameworks
Developing and implementing comprehensive policy frameworks that support integrated approaches and facilitate effective partnerships across sectors.
Governance Frameworks
- • Policy frameworks for water and food security
- • Mutual accountability frameworks for stakeholders
- • Collaboration frameworks at provincial levels
Partnership Models
- • Public-private partnership guidelines
- • Risk management protocols for collaborations
- • Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
5. Tools and Resources
Practical tools and resources to support integrated approaches, partnership development, and cross-sectoral collaboration in WASH programming.
Economic Growth Tools
- • Water use efficiency tools for agriculture
- • Industrial water management guidelines
Partnership Resources
- • Stakeholder engagement toolkits
- • Best practices for cross-sectoral collaboration
Gender Integration
- • Gender-sensitive water policy guides
- • Tools for addressing water-related inequalities
Integrated Solutions for Sustainable Impact
The NEXUS approach enables KEWASNET to address complex water challenges through integrated solutions that consider interconnections between water, food security, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. By fostering partnerships and promoting cross-sectoral coordination, we work towards sustainable development outcomes that benefit all stakeholders.