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    How International RiverFoundation uses awards to foster development partnerships

    Winners of an annual prize in water management are encouraged to share their knowledge with developing countries through Twinning programs.

    By Lisa Cornish // 22 December 2016

    Awards recognize and honor leaders within their industries. The International RiverFoundation has taken matters a step further: Winners of its annual Riverprize awards are urged to put their expertise to work in a developing community.

    The award, which recognizes innovation, leadership and excellence in river and water management for developed countries, pairs winners with communities in developing markets through a Twinning program. The goal is to take the industry’s best practices and standards and use them to improve water quality in areas with the greatest need.

    International RiverFoundation’s experience provides a practical model for linking industry and the private sector expertise to development initiatives. The foundation sees growing demand for this type of work — connecting companies to communities on the ground.

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      Lisa Cornish is a former Devex Senior Reporter based in Canberra, where she focuses on the Australian aid community. Lisa has worked with News Corp Australia as a data journalist and has been published throughout Australia in the Daily Telegraph in Melbourne, Herald Sun in Melbourne, Courier-Mail in Brisbane, and online through news.com.au. Lisa additionally consults with Australian government providing data analytics, reporting and visualization services.

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