Every year, the NewIBNET community grows in strength, diversity, and shared purpose. During our recent live event, we officially welcomed the 2025 Data Pioneers - the utilities, associations, and regulators - who completed their 2024 data submission and joined NewIBNET as full members. Their commitment to transparency and continuous improvement continues to shape a vibrant global benchmarking community. A Community Powered by Data and Commitment This year’s cohort reflects the dedication of organizations that recognize the value of accurate utility data and sector-wide learning. As full members, the 2025 Data Pioneers now access the complete NewIBNET services: from interactive dashboards and KPI visualizations to the global community platform. These services help utilities compare performance, exchange experiences, and take concrete steps toward more reliable, efficient service delivery. You can join them now: Free Registration & World Bank Data Services! Welcoming Regulators: A Strategic Expansion For the first time, NewIBNET formally welcomed regulators into the Data Pioneers community. Regulators play a central role in strengthening data quality and ensuring accountability across the sector. Their participation enhances the benchmarking ecosystem and creates opportunities for more aligned policies, standards, and performance tracking benefiting the entire water sector. From Dashboards to Analytics With three years of the redesigned NewIBNET platform in operation, we are now beginning the first in-depth analytics of the global dataset. These analyses will help identify emerging trends, highlight performance patterns, and provide practical insights for utilities and regulators. Starting next year, members will see more narrative-driven analysis that complements the existing dashboards and supports data-informed decision-making. A Continued Partnership with IWA from Kigali to Toronto and now Bangkok Our partnership with the International Water Association (IWA) enters its third year. Once again, the NewIBNET Data Pioneers will have the opportunity to participate in the IWA Water & Development Congress (this year in Bangkok), engaging with peers from around the world and sharing experiences from their utilities and regions. Introducing the 2025 Data Pioneer Delegation to Bangkok We are pleased to announce the seven organizations selected to represent the NewIBNET community at the IWA Congress in Bangkok: Palau Water and Sewer Corporation (Palau) Aguas de Quito (Ecuador) Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Tanzania) Semera-Logiya Town Water Supply and Sewerage Service Office (Ethiopia) Sofiyska Voda (Bulgaria) VWSA | Viet Nam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (Viet Nam) WSRC | Water Sector Regulatory Council (West Bank and Gaza) These delegates will act as ambassadors for data-driven improvement, representing a diverse cross-section of utilities, associations, and regulators. Watch the Recording If you missed the live announcement, you can watch the full event recording here: 👉 Watch on YouTube Learn more about the initiative here: 👉 Connect4impact Looking Ahead Thank you to all utilities, associations, and regulators who contributed data this year. Your engagement strengthens global benchmarking and supports better service for millions of people. We look forward to building on this momentum as we enter 2026 and continue expanding this global community of learning and impact. Image Topic New IBNET News