The document summarizes a public-private partnership model for water and sanitation services in Sechura, Peru. The specialized operator PROGESTION took over management and significantly improved access to potable water and sanitation. Key achievements included expanding coverage, implementing innovative technologies, increasing bill payment, and professionalizing operations. Factors for success included community support, a stable income source, and a supportive legal framework. Remaining challenges center around sustaining the model through political changes and delays in infrastructure investments.
5. Water Supply and Sanitation Coverage Source: Housing, Construction, and Sanitation Ministry, Peru. Area 2007 Coverage Pot. Water Sanitation Sewage Treatment Urban (*) 82% 73% 24% Rural 62% 33% National 76% 33% 24% (*) Including wells * 6.7 million without access to potable water * 10.9 million without access to sanitation facilities
6. Sanitation Sector Local Level Municipalities WU - Municipalities - SO – Rural Committees Responsible for service delivery, investments and legal framework (Ordinances) for Small Towns. Service Delivery. Investments. National Level Housing, Construction, and Sanitation Ministry SUNASS National Sector Authority. Defines policies, prioritizes investments and financing . Service Regulator Regional Level Regional Plans. Provides TA and training. Financial support. Regional Government GENERAL LAW FOR SANITATION SERVICES
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8. Public-Private Social Model empowers supports informs oversees hires professionalizes Municipality Civil Society Specialized Operator
9. The process Sensitization and Information Promotion and Empowerment Implementation and Capacity Building Monitoring and Evaluation Infrastructure Works Health and Hygiene Promotion Gender Equity Alternative Technologies Environment Communications
Las inequidades son más evidentes en el área rural donde un 38% de la población no tiene acceso al agua potable y el 70% no cuenta con un sistema digno de disposición sanitaria de excretas (letrina u otro sistema). Otro segmento postergado en términos de inversiones son los servicios atendidos directamente por los municipios (298 servicios a nivel nacional), en este segmento un 41% de la población no cuenta con el servicio de agua potable y un 62% con sistemas de alcantarillado. La situación de coberturas de servicios es menos desfavorable en Lima Metropolitana y en el ámbito de atención de las EPS municipales. En este panorama, para disminuir las inequidades de atención se debe privilegiar al medio rural y a los municipios que por su tamaño de mercado no están integradas a una EPS. Los subsidios a la demanda de estos segmentos deben estar en orden preferente de atención con los escasos recursos del Tesoro Público.