Digitalization is reality in water and sanitation utilities worldwide. But digital solutions can be radically different depending on the context in which they are applied. Most research till date has focused on high-income countries, whereas low- and middle-income setting are under explored. 

In this online event, we will reflect on digitalization journeys of water and sanitation utilities in low- and middle-income settings. The event will be composed by two parts: 

The key elements of the human rights to water and sanitation (HRWS) are availability, accessibility, affordability, quality and safety, and acceptability. Water and sanitation utilities play a pivotal role in working towards achieving universal access to safely managed services by 2030. 

In this online event, we will reflect on the role of water and sanitation utilities in realizing the HRWS. The event will be composed of two parts: