Regional Aguasan Programme
Swiss cooperation is well recognized in the water supply and sanitation sector in Honduras and Nicaragua. Regional activities in Central America enhance coverage, strengthen capacity building, support the harmonisation of sector specific plans and strengthen the formulation of policies at a regional level.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Central America |
Other Water
Drinking water and basic sanitation (WASH) (til 2016)
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01.03.2013
- 30.06.2016 |
CHF 2'000'000
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- Water supply and sanitation is on the agenda of the Central American States. Good progress has been made in reaching the MDGs, however a certain slow-down is noticeable.
- All Central American countries have a relatively high external vulnerability due to climate change and limited economic resources to maintain and expand the coverage of water and sanitation services.
- The regional high-level forum in water and sanitation (FOCARD-APS) is being supported and funded by the member states. FOCARD-APS plays a key role in: the regional cooperation among the member states; the regional policy development; and in knowledge management.
- The main national and regional actors in the water and sanitation sector have improved their efficiency and the effectiveness of their policies and programmes
- The impact and the visibility of the Aguasan programmes has been increased and the process of integration with the Governance programmes has been facilitated
- Development of capacities of national and local actors on water and sanitation policies.
- Support the coordination of the biannual LATINOSAN seminar in Central America. Through FOCARD, support national studies and analyses of sector relevant issues.
- Support the development of tools for sector analysis and harmonization of national policies at a regional level.
- FOCARD-APS WSP World bank
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF DONORS
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation
Administrative costs
Cross-cutting topics Conflict reduction
The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
SDC administrative costs
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F02190
| Background |
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| Objectives |
Contribute to the improvement of living conditions of the poor population in Central America, respecting equity and sustainability principles. |
| Target groups |
FOCARD-APS and other regional sector institutions Sector ministries of FOCARD-APS member states. Poor population in Central America |
| Medium-term outcomes |
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| Results |
Results from previous phases:
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| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Development cooperation |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 2'000'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 2'035'419 |
| Project phases |
Phase 10
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2018
(Completed)
Phase 9 01.03.2013 - 30.06.2016 (Completed) |