By Tomás Serebrisky, Manager, Infrastructure and Energy. Historically, rivers and bodies of water were used as territorial demarcations, separating countries, regions and other divisions imagined by humans. However, water, by its very nature, flows tirelessly along its course, leaving a trail of progress. It can connect populations, link destinations and, on occasion, … [Read more...] about Bridging Borders through Water
Synergy in Action: Enhancing the Water and Energy Nexus
The water and energy sectors are becoming increasingly integrated and interdependent. This requires collaboration. Therefore, the skills of workers, regulators, and policymakers should be based on mutual understanding. As sector integration increases, more win-win scenarios will emerge to optimize infrastructure development and we should take those opportunities. Water and … [Read more...] about Synergy in Action: Enhancing the Water and Energy Nexus
Water and Sanitation in Rural Communities: A Before and After for El Salvador
"If man is a gesture, water is history. If man is a dream, water is direction. If man is a village, water is the world," says Joan Manuel Serrat in "Man and Water." And it's true that water changes our reality and how we perceive it. This became evident in rural communities in El Salvador after a project allowed them to have safe access to water and sanitation for the first … [Read more...] about Water and Sanitation in Rural Communities: A Before and After for El Salvador
Technological innovation for solid waste management providers: the case of the Internet of Things (IoT)
ESPAÑOL by Paula Guerra The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly present in the solid waste sector. It enables service providers to manage more efficiently by – for example - designing "smart” collection routes in which the exact amount of waste to be collected at each point is known, or designing the optimal collection route for a particular day based on … [Read more...] about Technological innovation for solid waste management providers: the case of the Internet of Things (IoT)
The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos
Before reaching adulthood, Yackelin Fuentes had already discovered her calling: to communicate about a topic that remains taboo for many and to raise awareness about the importance of water and sanitation. By Andrea Ortega C. ESPAÑOL Water is a vital resource, and for Yackelin, it was also what allowed her to discover her calling. She grew up in La Guajira, … [Read more...] about The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos