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Corruption and SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All

Breen, Michael orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-5857-9938 and Marks, Danny orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-0833-880X (2025) Corruption and SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All. In: Gillanders, Robert orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-9462-0005 and Jha, Chandan Kumar, (eds.) Corruption and the Sustainable Development Goals. Routledge.

Abstract
This chapter explores the relationship between corruption and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) – ensuring clean water and sanitation for all. We begin by reviewing key literature on the impact of corruption in the water and sanitation sector. We then use a case study of the wastewater sector in Bangkok’s Extended Metropolitan Region (EBMR) to illustrate these issues in practice. Through interviews with key stakeholders, the chapter examines how corrupt practices, weak governance, and regulatory fragmentation hinder access to clean water and sanitation, exacerbating social inequalities. Finally, we offer recommendations aimed at improving transparency, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and empowering local groups to combat corruption and promote sustainable water management.
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Item Type:Book Section
Refereed:Yes
Additional Information:This material is adapted from Marks, D. and Breen, M. (2021). 'The political economy of corruption and unequal gains and losses in water and sanitation services: experiences from Bangkok.' Water Alternatives 14(3): 795-819. Licensed under [Creative Commons License Type] (https://www.water-alternatives.org/index.php/alldoc/articles/vol14/v14issue3/645-a14-3-8/file).
Uncontrolled Keywords:Water; sustainable development goals; UN SDG 6; corruption; bribery; Thailand; Bangkok
Subjects:Social Sciences > Political science
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > School of Law and Government
Research Institutes and Centres > Anti-Corruption Research centre (ARC)
Publisher:Routledge
Funders:Marie Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange scheme within the H2020 Programme (grant acronym: LABOUR, GA: 101007766 ).
ID Code:31061
Deposited On:20 May 2025 10:30 by Michael Breen . Last Modified 20 May 2025 10:30
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