Innovation needs supporting ecosystems that allow the development and implementation of new solutions to provide more and better water and sanitation services. By Hila Cohen* The need for innovation in the water sector is evident for many citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean. As highlighted in previous posts, equitable and reliable access to water and sanitation … [Read more...] about Creating an innovation ecosystem in the water sector: lessons from the field
Groundwaters: the value of the invisible
Groundwater supplies up to 60% of the water in some Latin American and Caribbean countries. They are an invisible resource, but essential for the present and future of the region. By María Augusta Olmedo and Paulina González* When we think of natural water sources, we generally imagine a river, a stream, a lake, flows that we can see with the naked eye. However, … [Read more...] about Groundwaters: the value of the invisible
How to boost PPP projects in the Water and Sanitation sector in LAC countries?
The water and sanitation sector in Latin America and the Caribbean can significantly benefit from the implementation of public-private partnership models (PPP), in different contexts and models, aiming at overcoming the shortage of quality water and sanitation services. By Anne-Laure Mascle-Allemand* Latin-American and Caribbean (LAC) countries are facing four main … [Read more...] about How to boost PPP projects in the Water and Sanitation sector in LAC countries?
Digital transformation: people ahead of technology
Digital technologies are transforming humanity’s relationships with water, but to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions, we must challenge the status quo and provide our workforces with the strategy, culture and tools to succeed. By Will Sarni* It should come as no surprise that I am an advocate for the digital transformation of the water sector. Actually, I … [Read more...] about Digital transformation: people ahead of technology
New technologies to improve water resource management in Latin America and the Caribbean
The IDB and the Government of Israel partnered to foster innovation technologies in water utilities through a new pilot program in the region. By Hila Cohen Mizrav* Incorporating new technologies in water utilities all over the world has not been an easy task due to diverging organizational cultures, budget restrictions, and lack of technical knowledge. In 2019, with a … [Read more...] about New technologies to improve water resource management in Latin America and the Caribbean