Podcast transcription Hello, I'm Anamaría Nuñez, and you're listening to Radio BID, a podcast specially designed for the virtual tour of the Inter-American Development Bank. How about we talk about hygiene today? Yes, menstrual hygiene. No, no, no, don't leave. Menstrual hygiene is a very important topic, and we can discuss it without myths or taboos. Why is it so … [Read more...] about Upstream Women, Episode 1: Menstrual Hygiene
Presenting the semifinalists of the 2021 BID-FEMSA Award
26 semifinalists in the categories of water, sanitation, and solid waste are moving to the second round of application, in which the jury will define the nine finalists who will compete for three prizes of US $10,000. The call for the BID-FEMSA 2021 Award was a big success. More than 200 proposals were received, which indicates once again that the innovation ecosystem in … [Read more...] about Presenting the semifinalists of the 2021 BID-FEMSA Award
BID-FEMSA 2020 Award: calling out innovations in water, sanitation and solid waste management
The BID-Femsa 2020 Award for the most innovative solutions in water, sanitation and solid waste awards prizes of up to US $ 10,000 three winners in each category. Many of the great innovations in history have emerged at times of greatest need. 2020 has undoubtedly been one of the most critical years for our generation. But it can also be a year of great innovations that help … [Read more...] about BID-FEMSA 2020 Award: calling out innovations in water, sanitation and solid waste management
Optimal sanitation: Focus on the Americas at World Water Week 2019
The Inter-American Development Bank is coordinating the Focus on the Americas sessions during World Water Week in Sweden’s capital, with a focus on adopting a new paradigm to close the gap in secure sanitation services in the region. En español aquí. Providing safe sanitation for all in Latin America requires not only significant investments, but a change of … [Read more...] about Optimal sanitation: Focus on the Americas at World Water Week 2019
Awards for Innovation in water and sanitation 2019
The IDB-FEMSA Awards to innovation on water and sanitation are reaching their tenth anniversary in 2019 and will be celebrating the occasion with a special edition. This year we are launching Ideas into Action an award specifically for water and sanitation utilities in the region. First, second, and third place winners of the IDB-FEMSA Awards will receive US$15,000, … [Read more...] about Awards for Innovation in water and sanitation 2019