"Water and sanitation in the new Latin American rurality"
The first event to present the new CAF publication regarding rural water and sanitation will be in La Paz, Bolivia. This book is a tool for the sector's authorities and experts.
"Agua potable y saneamiento en la nueva ruralidad de América Latina" (Potable water and sanitation in the new Latin American rurality) is a consultation tool to facilitate the development and execution of rural water and sanitation projects, so that they may be sustainable and have a greater impact on the quality of life of communities.
This meeting intends to start a space for dialogue regarding the achievements obtained and the challenges of rural water and sanitation in the coming decade in the framework of the Sustainable Development Objectives. In addition, it seeks to suggest proposals for guidelines for specific public policies, especially aimed at the poorest rural sectors and groups.
The event will include the participation of the authors of the book, representatives from cooperation agencies, local authorities, and other experts. It will be held on Wednesday, August 187th, at the Auditorium of CAF's Office in La Paz.