This month we celebrate World Water Day and the United Nations has invited us to reflect on an increasingly meaningful question: What is water worth to you? Most, if not all, people would agree that water is invaluable. After all, there’s a reason it’s called the “vital fluid.” Sadly, we appear to be treating water as the exact opposite of that precept – and we’ve begun to … [Read more...] about Our vital liquid, really?
Sustained efforts in sanitation yield results in Montevideo
Uruguay has taken on the task of cleaning up the Bay of Montevideo from the source. Investing in sanitation networks and a wastewater plant that will no longer pollute the ecosystem. The Cerro, a neighborhood on the western outskirts of Montevideo derives its name from the hill (“cerro”) on which it is built. The growing community is bustling with children and there is a … [Read more...] about Sustained efforts in sanitation yield results in Montevideo
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
98% connected: a sanitation network with social innovation
On World’s Toilet Day, Peru’s experience is a powerful reminder that access to sanitation has multiple advantages for public health and the environment. By: Lourdes Álvarez, Tania Páez, Roxana Pérez y Yanina Rumiche* When one thinks about a drinking water and sanitation program, the first thing that comes to mind is building quality infrastructure. But once it is in … [Read more...] about 98% connected: a sanitation network with social innovation