UNICEF has been a global, regional and national partner with REACH since 2015. A science-practitioner partnership was one of three foundations informing REACH’s work to improve water security for millions of poor people in Africa and Asia. The partnership aimed to develop and apply a risk-based framework in long-term observatories in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Kenya. Through consultation and dialogue with UNICEF’s HQ team, regional and country offices and national governments, the focus has contributed to four areas aligning with UNICEF’s global strategy (2016-30): climate resilience, affordability (inequalities), water quality and sustainable services. The partnership has been founded on creating new knowledge and working collaboratively to deliver sustainable results.
