In this report an overview is provided of cases of innovative business models, financing mechanisms and positioning tools, from the Netherlands and several countries in Africa and Asia.

The cases focus on different innovations in financing, from an extension of the scope to other sectors, land development, microfinance, ICT, payment for environmental services, scaling up, multi-stakeholder involvement and private sector participation.

The authors intend the document to be used as a  toolbox for Aid & Trade and water sector practitioners. It is supported by a website: www.traidwheel.nl.