Align to accelerate - monitoring the strength of WASH systems

The goal of Align to Accelerate (A2A) is to develop a common monitoring and review framework comprised of an agreed set of core indicators that operate together as “vital signs” to measure and track the strength of WASH systems at national level. 

 Through a phased approach, the objectives of A2A are:

• to steer a process for development of a set of core indicators and a common monitoring and review framework to monitor the strength of WASH systems;
• to pilot in a few selected, but diverse, country settings: data collection, data visualization and data use by national and regional/global actors, based upon a localized approach; and
• to support governments and partners in the establishment of a process for regular national monitoring and review of the strength of WASH systems, e.g. evidence-based joint sector review-type process, based on a set of national indicators that will include the core indicators.

The A2A initiative is being implemented through a four-phased approach: (1) preparatory phase including consultations, A2A background and discussion papers, (2) consultations and development of core indicators, (3) pilot testing to finalize core indicators and develop common monitoring and review framework; and (4) upscaling led by countries with aligned support from development partners. 

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• Align to Accelerate: Towards a set of core indicators and common monitoring and review framework for WASH systems, 17 April 2025
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• Align to accelerate: Monitoring the strength of WASH systems