Hundreds of households in Guyana have gained access to adequate sanitation services. In their own words, they are “going up in life” by having a flushing toilet at home, a fixture that was once considered a luxury. By Marle Reyes and Leticia Ramjag* It is 7:30 in the morning and Leila and her brother Raj are doing their morning chores before taking the bus to school in … [Read more...] about Improving lives through adequate sanitation in Guyana
Marlé Reyes Pantoja
Marlé Reyes Pantoja is part of the Coordination Group for the GEF CReW+ project. Marlé holds a degree in Biochemical Engineering and a Master's in Environmental Engineering and Wastewater Treatment (from UNAM-IMTA). Marlé has worked in water and sanitation project management in the Caribbean, related to improving services and managing water and wastewater, particularly in Guyana and Suriname, for over 10 years. Prior to her work at the Bank, Marlé worked at the Guyana Environmental Protection Agency in the Research and Development area, developing guidelines for the inclusion of environmental safeguards in various economic sectors and supporting the approval process of environmental impact studies in the water and sanitation sector.
THE INVISIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT IMPROVE OUR LIVES
#THANKTHATPIPE We go through our lives using water, electricity etc. and only recognizes these basic services when something goes wrong; like flushing the toilet and there is no water. However, when we hear of “invisible infrastructure” we think of technological advances in the field of information technology and all that derives from its use. I can’t tell you all that it … [Read more...] about THE INVISIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT IMPROVE OUR LIVES