this implies setting up monitoring mechanisms to collect and update data from reliable sources and on a regular basis such data should cover amongst others consumption levels the quality of drinking water and wastewater as well as tariffs this important information will enable informed citizens to take part more effectively in discussions related to drinking water and sanitation such an independent stocktaking and assessment exercise should clearly set out the upsides as well as downsides of change and raise awareness among priority target audiences eg households on the role responsibility and contribution of the private actors in the water sector