Regional Aguasan Programme

• 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.

Contribute to the improvement of living conditions of the poor population in Central America, respecting equity and sustainability principles.

FOCARD-APS and other regional sector institutions Sector ministries of FOCARD-APS member states. Poor population in Central America

1. The main national and regional actors in the water and sanitation sector have improved their efficiency and the effectiveness of their policies and programmes
2. The impact and the visibility of the Aguasan programmes has been increased and the process of integration with the Governance programmes has been facilitated

Resultate von früheren Phasen:  

• 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.

Phase 9 01.03.2013 - 30.06.2016   (Completed)