Navigating the Waters of Innovation: Insights from WEF Article on Innovation & Collaboration

Just read the World Economic Forum article, "How innovation and collaboration will secure water security for all" on water innovation post-COP28. From public-private partnerships to game-changing technologies, the piece underscores crucial steps towards a water-secure future. The key to accelerating such efforts often lies in how we support and enhance collaboration. Let’s shift the conversation from talking about the need for collaboration, collective action, and innovation to how these efforts can be actively supporting and accelerated.

I think social network analysis can be a powerful tool in understanding patterns, opportunities, and ultimately helping to drive meaningful change in how we collaborate and innovate in the water sector. The work we’ve at done at Water for Tomorrow Ventures using social network analysis to uncover insights from events like Stockholm World Water Week and the UN Water Conference underscores this approach as a tool to illuminate pathways to enhance collaboration within the water sector, addressing challenges like silos and fostering strategic investments.

Read the full article here https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/india-shows-how-innovation-and-collaboration-will-secure-a-sustainable-future-for-water/

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