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Latin American Clean Water Initiative
[last updated February 4, 2008 4:47 PM]
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General Information
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Expected TimeframeFebruary 2008 - September 2009 |
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Thematic Focus
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Regional
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela |
National Focal Points
This partnership has not made any contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the countries involved
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
The Latin American Clean Water Initiative seeks to facilitate sustainable water solutions and improve the health and well being of individuals living in extreme poverty in 13 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The project seeks to: 1) Provide access to potable water and sanitation systems, 2) Improve sustainable water supplies for productive activities and train individuals to manage the water systems effectively, and 3) Offer educational workshops in water conservation, hygiene and water-related illnesses.
The program will be implemented in 13 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. The partner agencies are local private development organizations which are well respected in their fields and have extensive expertise in installing water systems, providing water systems management training, and engaging beneficiary communities in the process by requiring active participation in construction and training activities. The Resource Foundation partners with local non-profit agencies because it believes that local solutions are highly sustainable and effective.
The specific objectives of the proposed Latin American Clean Water Initiative include: 1) Construct complete and functioning potable water systems including taps, outdoor washbasins, water tanks, and latrines, etc. 2) Improve irrigation systems for farming and other productive purposes, 3) Improve degraded water systems, 4) Involve all beneficiary families in the construction and/or repairs of water systems, 5) Train beneficiary communities to manage and administer potable water and sanitations systems in order to ensure long-term sustainability, 6) Offer training in health issues related to water-borne illnesses, water resource management, and environmental conservation, 6) Monitor and evaluate program impact, 7) Share best practices for managing water resources at a seminar, and 8) Communicate impact to the public.
The program will be implemented in 13 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. The partner agencies are local private development organizations which are well respected in their fields and have extensive expertise in installing water systems, providing water systems management training, and engaging beneficiary communities in the process by requiring active participation in construction and training activities. The Resource Foundation partners with local non-profit agencies because it believes that local solutions are highly sustainable and effective.
The specific objectives of the proposed Latin American Clean Water Initiative include: 1) Construct complete and functioning potable water systems including taps, outdoor washbasins, water tanks, and latrines, etc. 2) Improve irrigation systems for farming and other productive purposes, 3) Improve degraded water systems, 4) Involve all beneficiary families in the construction and/or repairs of water systems, 5) Train beneficiary communities to manage and administer potable water and sanitations systems in order to ensure long-term sustainability, 6) Offer training in health issues related to water-borne illnesses, water resource management, and environmental conservation, 6) Monitor and evaluate program impact, 7) Share best practices for managing water resources at a seminar, and 8) Communicate impact to the public.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targetsThe program will be implemented by a select group of 13 private development organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean that comprise The Resource Foundation’s membership, and will directly benefit more than 42,000 disadvantaged individuals, including 20,000 children and youths. All of the partnering agencies will cover a portion of the program’s administrative costs, and program beneficiaries will contribute to the program by providing labor and/or in-kind contributions.
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Progress against targetsThis project will formally begin in September 2008. However, expected outcomes of this program are: 1) Increased access to clean drinking water and sanitation systems, 2) Improved health and well-being of individuals living in under-served communities, 3) Reduced incidence of disease, 4) Increased water supplies for productive purposes, 5) Improved knowledge of water-related health issues and water resource management, 6) Greater capacity to manage and administer water systems, and 7) Reduced environmental degradation.
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Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
AGENDA 21 : Section I, Chapter 3 (3.7p); Chapter 6 (6.3,6.5, 6.10, 6.12 (e), 6.13(d) & 6.24); Section I, Chapter 7 (7.16(c), 7.16(i)&7.24); Section II, Chapter 18 all
Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21: Chapter II, (8,9) & Chapter III (27,31,34)
Johanesburg Plan of Implementation: Chapter II (7a,c,m); Chapter II (8); Chapter IV (25); Chapter VI (54); Chapter IX (73)& Chapter X (83,86,88,96).
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Combating poverty; Protecting and promoting human health conditions; Promoting sustainable human settlement development; Protection of the quality and supply of freshwater resources: application of integrated approaches to the development, management and use of water resources.
Relevant Sections of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
Poverty eradication ; Protection and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development ; Health and sustainable development ; Means of implementation
Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21: Chapter II, (8,9) & Chapter III (27,31,34)
Johanesburg Plan of Implementation: Chapter II (7a,c,m); Chapter II (8); Chapter IV (25); Chapter VI (54); Chapter IX (73)& Chapter X (83,86,88,96).
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Combating poverty; Protecting and promoting human health conditions; Promoting sustainable human settlement development; Protection of the quality and supply of freshwater resources: application of integrated approaches to the development, management and use of water resources.
Relevant Sections of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
Poverty eradication ; Protection and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development ; Health and sustainable development ; Means of implementation
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipThe work of the partners will be coordinated through The Resource Foundation.
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Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipEach of the implementing partners will be responsible for managing, implementing and monitoring their own specific projects. The Resource Foundation will coordinate activities, provide technical assistance as necessary, and document best practices to promote information sharing among its partners.
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Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$:
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Non-financial resources availableType(s): Computers - Office space - Staff
Source(s): NGO
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Funding SoughtRequired Amount in US$: 600,000
Source(s) already approached: Corporations and Foundations
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Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
The Resource Foundation will share best practices upon program implementation.