From strategy to accountability: monitoring progress on WASH actions to combat NTDs

By the NNN WASH Working Group and Dr Sophie Boisson, World Health Organization

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the WHO, the NNN or its members and staff.

It is said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. In the world of international development, a more accurate phrase may be that “the road to poor results is paved with unimplemented strategy documents”. When it comes to strategies that require collaboration across different sectors, special efforts are needed to sustain implementation over time.