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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
- Bolivia. Support to the design of the multipurpose water resources project for El Alto.
- Colombia. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program.
Approved
- Colombia. Sustainability of Supplying and Sanitation System. Dec 13, 2011
- Regional. Development of action plans of commercial areas & corp. govern. for water utilit. Dec 12, 2011
- Regional. Development of Strategic Plans for the Water and Sanitation Sector. Dec 12, 2011
- Jamaica. Preparation for KMA Water Supply Improvement Project. Dec 8, 2011
News
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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
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Two Years On, Haiti Turns a Page
Haiti strives to overcome the worst natural disaster in its history and seize the opportunities arising from its reconstruction efforts. Jan 9, 2012
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IDB approves $200 million credit line for Abengoa of Spain
IDB approves credit line to Abengoa to finance electric transmission, renewable energy, water, sanitation & health projects in Latin America. Dec 19, 2011
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
- Health in Chiapas, Mexico (5:36)
- IDB in Haiti: Partners in Development (04:42)
- Mi Escuela Saludable SWASH+ (06:25)
- Crónicas de Cambio (Spanish only) (30:00)
- Haiti, On the Road to a Better Future (2:29)
