IWA is a global network of water professionals, spanning the continuum between research and practice and covering all facets of the water cycle.IWA is at the forefront in connecting the broad community of water professionals around the globe - integrating the leading edge of professional thought on research and practice, regulators and the regulated, across national boundaries and across the drinking water, wastewater and stormwater disciplines.IWA collaborates with The World Bank, The World Health Organisation as well as the main UN agencies (UNEP, UNDP, UNESCO), dealing with water and sanitation on projects of common interest. IWA is a founder member of the World Water Council and is involved in the Global Water Partnership and the Collaborative Council on Water Supply and Sanitation.The Association was the founder of the International Water Associations Liaison Committee (IWALC),The publishing program includes Water 21, the IWA membership magazine, a range of journals, books, IWA scientific and technical reports, manuals, reports and electronic services.