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Editorial Policy

Purpose

The WASH Knowledge Hub (wash.pk) is committed to providing accurate, reliable, and accessible information on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). This Editorial Policy outlines the principles, standards, and processes that guide the creation, review, and publication of content on the platform.

Editorial Independence

wash.pk maintains full editorial independence. Content published on the platform is developed without undue influence from funders, partners, advertisers, or political entities. Opinions expressed in articles, blogs, or commentaries reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of wash.pk or its partners.

Content Scope

The platform publishes content related to, but not limited to:

  • Water supply and water quality

  • Sanitation systems and services

  • Hygiene promotion and behavior change

  • Climate resilience and WASH

  • Public health and WASH linkages

  • Policy, governance, and financing of WASH

  • Research, innovation, and best practices

  • Data, tools, and learning resources

Content may include research summaries, policy briefs, case studies, news, opinion pieces, tools, and multimedia resources.

Accuracy and Credibility

We strive to ensure that all content is:

  • Factually accurate and evidence-based

  • Drawn from credible sources such as peer-reviewed research, government data, UN agencies, and reputable organizations

  • Clearly referenced where applicable

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their submissions. The editorial team may request sources, clarifications, or revisions prior to publication.

Review and Quality Assurance

All content undergoes an editorial review process to assess:

  • Relevance to WASH and the platform’s mission

  • Clarity, coherence, and readability

  • Compliance with ethical and professional standards

Technical or research-based content may be subject to expert or peer review where necessary.

Ethical Standards

wash.pk adheres to high ethical standards in publishing. We do not publish content that:

  • Contains misinformation, plagiarism, or fabricated data

  • Promotes discrimination, hate speech, or violence

  • Violates privacy, confidentiality, or copyright laws

Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed by contributors at the time of submission.

Inclusivity and Language

We aim to use inclusive, respectful, and non-discriminatory language. Content should be accessible to a diverse audience, including practitioners, policymakers, researchers, students, and the general public. Where possible, complex technical information is presented in clear and understandable terms.

Corrections and Updates

If an error is identified after publication, wash.pk is committed to correcting it promptly and transparently. Significant updates or corrections will be clearly noted within the content.

External Contributions

wash.pk welcomes contributions from researchers, practitioners, institutions, and subject-matter experts. Submission does not guarantee publication. The editorial team reserves the right to edit, adapt, or decline content in line with this policy.

Sponsored and Partner Content

Any sponsored, funded, or partner-supported content will be clearly labeled to ensure transparency. Such content must meet the same editorial and quality standards as all other published material.

Policy Review

This Editorial Policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect evolving best practices, sector needs, and platform objectives.