"Our water is our life", says Irma Pecher as she welcomes us to the Chuimanzana village, located in the department of Sololá in southwestern Guatemala. She shares the challenges of accessing clean water in her community. Morelia Tos, her neighbor, approaches to recount her childhood of long daily walks through the ravines surrounding their community in search of potable water. … [Read more...] about The challenges Irma, Morelia and Sobeida face to obtain water in Guatemala
Water and sanitation
The Future of Sócrates in Pampa Hermosa
Progress is like water flowing from the mountains; it’s always finding a way to reach even the most remote places. In the Ayacucho region of Peru, about 80 kilometers from historic Huamanga, lies Pampa Hermosa, a small village of approximately 350 inhabitants. In 2011, this community received support from the IDB and the Spanish Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation in … [Read more...] about The Future of Sócrates in Pampa Hermosa
Innovate & Integrative: A Study Tour Journey Through South Korea’s Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste Management Schemes and Technologies
In 2024, from September 9th to 13th, a nine-member delegation representing Bolivia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Paraguay, along with the IDB Water and Sanitation Division, embarked on a journey 30 years into the future: landing in South Korea. Three decades ago, South Korea dealt with challenges in the water, sanitation, and solid waste sectors, including open … [Read more...] about Innovate & Integrative: A Study Tour Journey Through South Korea’s Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste Management Schemes and Technologies
Water Transforms Lives in Rural Communities of Ecuador
Ecuador boasts an extensive network of rivers, lakes, and aquifers. Its Andes Mountains and Amazon region provide the country with significant water resources. However, despite this geographical advantage, Ecuador needs help ensuring access to safe drinking water and sanitation services. Rural areas experience these gaps the most. In 2010, two million rural residents in Ecuador … [Read more...] about Water Transforms Lives in Rural Communities of Ecuador
BID-FEMSA Award 2024: Meet the Finalist Teams for Their Innovative Solutions in Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste
As part of an ongoing effort to improve quality of life and address environmental challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and FEMSA are hosting the 2024 edition of the BID-FEMSA Award. This prestigious program aims to recognize and reward the most innovative solutions in water, sanitation, and solid waste sectors, fostering … [Read more...] about BID-FEMSA Award 2024: Meet the Finalist Teams for Their Innovative Solutions in Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste