The water and energy sectors are becoming increasingly integrated and interdependent. This requires collaboration. Therefore, the skills of workers, regulators, and policymakers should be based on mutual understanding. As sector integration increases, more win-win scenarios will emerge to optimize infrastructure development and we should take those opportunities. Water and … [Read more...] about Synergy in Action: Enhancing the Water and Energy Nexus
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XXL Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Scaling up innovations in water, sanitation and solid waste
By: Xoan Fernandez Water, sanitation and solid waste utilities need innovation to overcome challenges. It is not enough to develop new, effective solutions; these must be implemented quickly on a large scale throughout the region. Which, of course, is easier said than done. At the IDB Group’s Source of Innovation, we believe that the first step is to determine the main … [Read more...] about XXL Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Scaling up innovations in water, sanitation and solid waste
Smart Waste Technologies: Where are we and where are we going?
By Paula Guerra* On March 2nd, 2023, the first webinar on Smart Waste Technologies (SWT) was held in Latin America and the Caribbean. This event, led by the IDB's Source of Innovation alliance, promoted the use of digital technologies to improve efficiency in municipal solid waste management. Did you know that over 100 technologies, identified by the European Bank for … [Read more...] about Smart Waste Technologies: Where are we and where are we going?