OVERVIEW | IADB

FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WATER AND SANITATION

1

We offer solutions that address water, sanitation, solid waste management together with health and hygiene. education, gender and other environmental and social issues.
2

We work with water utilities to improve access to quality services, governance and efficiency.
3

We focus on protecting water basins and promoting cleaner urban spaces.
4

We promote the inclusion of a gender focus and climate change considerations in policies and projects.
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We promote community involvement, especially in planning, design, execution, and maintenance of services.

OUR VISION

We seek to ensure universal and sustainable access to high-quality water, sanitation and solid waste management services to contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and a better quality of life for their citizens.

CURRENT FOCUS AREAS

Expand access to quality services for low-income and vulnerable populations, and promote comprehensive and sustainable solutions.

Improve sector governance and financial sustainability.

Incorporate the concept of water security in the sector, particularly by increasing wastewater treatment coverage, protecting supply watersheds and reducing flooding risk.