IWA Publishing Partners with KGL Accucoms to Expand Reach in Japan and Latin America
The Hague, 1 July 2025
IWA Publishing, the publishing arm of the International Water Association, has announced a new partnership with KGL Accucoms to strengthen its presence in Japan and Latin America—two regions vital to the global dialogue on water challenges.
The collaboration aims to increase visibility and accessibility of IWA Publishing’s open access, peer-reviewed journals through enhanced engagement with local libraries, institutions, and researchers. With a strong global mission, IWA Publishing is committed to amplifying diverse voices and making high-quality water research accessible to all.
“At IWA Publishing, the publishing company of the International Water Association, we believe that global challenges in water need global solutions. This means including voices from every region,” said Arash Hejazi, Managing Director of IWA Publishing. “Our open access, peer-reviewed journals on IWAPonline.com connect researchers, professionals, and experts around the world. We are very pleased to work with KGL/Accucoms to strengthen our presence in Japan and Latin America. Their strong connections with libraries and local authors will help us share important research from these countries with a wider audience. We also want to support researchers in these regions by offering them an affordable and fair way to publish their work. Diversity in research is essential for real progress.”
KGL Accucoms, a leading provider of global sales and marketing services for academic publishers, will act as the regional representative for IWA Publishing, offering localized outreach and support to institutions and scholars.
“We’re excited to represent IWA Publishing in Japan and Latin America, two regions with vibrant research communities and unique perspectives on global water challenges,” said Simon Boisseau, VP Publisher Market Development at KGL Accucoms. “By expanding IWA’s presence, we’re helping to create more opportunities for researchers to publish their work in an accessible, affordable way. Libraries in these regions play a crucial role in supporting equitable access to knowledge and fostering diverse scholarly communication. Strengthening their connection to IWA’s high-quality content helps ensure that both research and publishing opportunities are more inclusive and globally representative.”
Media Contact:
Pulvi Popat, Corporate Marketing Manager, KGL Accucoms
About IWA Publishing
IWA Publishing is a leading international publisher of water, wastewater, and environmental publications. As the publishing division of the International Water Association, it delivers peer-reviewed, open access content that advances the science and practice of water management globally.
About KGL Accucoms
KGL Accucoms is a global provider of sales, marketing, and customer support services for academic and professional publishers, with expertise in building strong local connections in international markets.