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IDB America July 2004 |
The Lessons of San Pedro Sula Experts agree that Latin America's governments do not have the financial resources necessary to adequately expand water and sanitation services in the future. Some kind of private participation in the water sector will be crucial for cities. |
IDB America July 2004 Paul Constance |
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IDB America November 2003 Charo Quesada |
How to open a financial spigot Despite negative odds, several Latin American cities have succeeded in attracting private investment to the cash-thirsty water sector. |
IDB America March 2004 Enrique V. Iglesias |
A lesson from Isla Trinitaria A company in Ecuador proves that even the poorest communities can be provided with water and sewage services |
IDB America November 2003 Paul Constance |
A fair price In Guayaquil, Ecuador, a privatized water service bets that poor consumers will like metered water. |
IDB America July 2004 Paul Constance |
Thirsty Cities Already under pressure from decades of accelerated population growth, water systems in cities from Mexico to Argentina are reaching the breaking point. |
IDB America January 2004 Paul Constance |
Chile's toll-road revolution How one country is using long-term concessions to modernize infrastructure while freeing up funds for social programs |
IDB America July 2003 Charo Quesada |
We're ready! A number of Central American municipalities show that effective disaster preparation and planning are not just for rich countries |
IDB America August 2004 Paul Constance |
Humanity in the Garbage Heap A collection of photographs offer unsettling portraits of people who make a living by scavenging refuse in Central America. |