India, March 3 -- The issues surrounding Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) are as urgent as ever. The solutions we need to address these challenges are complex, deeply interconnected, and require the concerted efforts of a diverse array of players. The WASH sector demands not just technical expertise or governmental mandates, but a shift in the way we work together. The answer lies in embracing the philosophy of collaboration-a model that champions working together, documenting successes, sharing best practices, and galvanising both the private sector and society around WASH issues.

At the core of collaboration is the ability to connect various stakeholders-governments, communities, non-governmental organizations, and businesses-towa...