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Water and Sanitation Initiative
At the Inter-American Development Bank we are convinced that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can close the coverage gap in water and sanitation services in the near future.
To reach that goal, the Water and Sanitation Initiative offers a new set of tools and flexible financing. Launched in 2007, the initiative has developed strategic guidelines, specific targets and special financial products to support solutions tailored to each country’s needs.
Between 2007 and 2011 the initiative has emphasized four programs: 100 Cities Program, Water for 3,000 Rural Communities, Water Defenders and Efficient and Transparent Utilities. Watch the video (only available in spanish).
Initiative Programs
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Operations
Preparation
- Brazil. Environmental Sanitation in the Ipojuca Basin and in Sao Lourenço da Mata.
- Brazil. Integrated Sanitation Program of Maués.
- Colombia. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program.
Approved
- El Salvador. FUNDES: Expansion and Improvement of Water and Sanitatio Rurals Services in ES. May 21, 2012
- Regional. Climate Change Action Plans in Emerging and Sustainable Cities. May 9, 2012
- Peru. Capacity building for PPP arrangements in water and sanitation. May 2, 2012
News
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IDB integrates efforts to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
IDB integrates activities to prevent and control neglected tropical diseases, affecting 200 million people in LAC. Apr 23, 2012
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IDB capital increase approved in vote
Member countries of the IDB have approved a resolution authorizing a $70 billion increase in the Bank´s ordinary capital increase. Feb 9, 2012
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ProCredit gets $2 million IDB loan to finance communal water projects in El Salvador
IDB to help expand and improve communal water services throughout El Salvador. Jan 27, 2012
Spanish Fund for Water
The IDB and the Government of Spain have established a partnership to mobilize at least $500 million in grants for projects to expand water and sanitation services to low-income people in the region.
Videos
- True Neighborhoods (03:30)
- Montevideo, A Cleaner and Healthier City (03:15)
- Water for St. Marc (02:15)
- Health in Chiapas, Mexico (5:36)
- IDB in Haiti: Partners in Development (04:42)
