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
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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
Empowering Rural Women through Water and Sanitation
ESPAÑOL On the 2024 International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the essential role they play in the development of their communities. Despite the challenges they face, women continue to lead initiatives that transform lives, especially in access to clean water and sanitation “Water is life,” as expressed by a beneficiary in Costa Rica. Therefore, it is also a … [Read more...] about Empowering Rural Women through Water and Sanitation