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Peru Seeks International Cooperation to Address Water and Sanitation Challenges

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Peru's Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, Hania Prez de Cullar, has convened a meeting with international cooperation agencies to identify new lines of support and cooperation initiatives to address the country's water and sanitation challenges. The meeting, led by the World Bank, brought together representatives from over ten international agencies, including the Inter-American Development Bank, the French Development Agency, and the Pan American Health Organization. The Peruvian government aims to close gaps in water, sanitation, and housing, and has identified a primary objective of achieving universal access to water (SDG 6) by 2030. The meeting aimed to explore ways to mobilize international support, including private sector contributions, to cover a deficit of more than 7 billion soles per year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Peruvian government, led by President Dina Boluarte, aims to close gaps in water, sanitation, and housing, and achieve universal access to water (SDG 6) by 2030.
  • International cooperation agencies, including the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and French Development Agency, are willing to support the Peruvian government's efforts to improve access to water and sewerage.
  • Minister Prez de Cullar has presented management guidelines with 5 axes, including frontal fight against corruption, acceleration and unlocking of projects, international restructuring, public policies, and integral articulation.
  • Private sector contributions and international support are essential to cover a deficit of more than 7 billion soles per year.
  • The Peruvian government seeks to mobilize international support to achieve its objectives, including through the use of public-private partnerships and international cooperation agencies.

Statistics:

  • Over 7 billion soles per year is necessary to cover the deficit in water and sanitation services.
  • The Peruvian government aims to achieve universal access to water (SDG 6) by 2030.
  • More than 10 international cooperation agencies are involved in the water and sanitation sector in Peru.

Sources:

  • "Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, Hania Prez de Cullar"
  • World Bank
  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • French Development Agency in Peru
  • Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
  • Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID)
  • German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)
  • Embassy of Germany
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • Syndigate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)

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