Utilities produce a lot of data, but the challenge is to put this data to work.

New IBNET provides data-based services that allow water and sanitation utilities to make informed decisions on operations, and service delivery.

Cleaning Quito’s Rivers with Data: Verónica Sánchez and EPMAPS – Agua de Quito

January 29, 2026

With nearly three million people relying on its services, EPMAPS - Agua de Quito plays a central role in Ecuador’s capital. At the helm is Verónica Sánchez, General Manager and a career professional at the utility with 17 years of sector experience.

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From Indicators to Investment Decisions: Elena Ivanova and Sofia Water

January 29, 2026

Elena Ivanova works where data meets regulation, planning, and everyday utility management. As Data Strategy Expert at Sofiyska Voda (Sofia Water), she coordinates performance reporting to Bulgaria’s national regulator and to international platforms such as NewIBNET.

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Building a National Benchmarking Culture: Thu Ha Doan and the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA)

January 29, 2026

With more than three decades of experience in research, teaching, and sector development, Thu Ha Doan has become a leading voice for data-driven modernization in Vietnam’s water sector. As Director at the Institute for Water Supply, Sewerage and Environmental Research (IWASEE) under VWSA, she works at the interface between utilities, government, and international partners.

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Benchmarking utility performance indicators are an essential component for performance improvement, allowing water and sanitation service providers to track their performance, compare results to peers, and identify potential areas that can be improved. Sign up for New IBNET to get early access for beta-testing and learn from others.

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IBNET by the Numbers

  • 2,792 UTILITIES
  • 152 COUNTRIES
  • 20,496 TARIFFS

Note: The numbers listed above reflect data submitted to IBNET 1.0


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