Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean

COVID-19 has had a severe impact on human health, as well as in social and economic terms, with implications for the management and governance of the water and sanitation sector. These implications are evident in Latin America and the Caribbean due to existing challenges the region faces in accessin...

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Autores principales:	Miguel de França Doria, Patricia Segurado, Marcelo Korc, Leo Heller, Blanca Jimenez Cisneros, Paul R. Hunter, Martin Forde
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:0d176b0909d440d4a9dd12665f69cd252021-11-11T16:46:50ZPreliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean10.3390/ijerph1821117031660-46011661-7827https://doaj.org/article/0d176b0909d440d4a9dd12665f69cd252021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/21/11703https://doaj.org/toc/1661-7827https://doaj.org/toc/1660-4601COVID-19 has had a severe impact on human health, as well as in social and economic terms, with implications for the management and governance of the water and sanitation sector. These implications are evident in Latin America and the Caribbean due to existing challenges the region faces in accessing water and sanitation services. In spite of significant advances, around 65 million people in the LAC region currently lack appropriate access to water and soap to wash their hands—one of the most basic measures to prevent the spread of disease. Furthermore, social and economic vulnerabilities have exacerbated the effects of the pandemic in the region, particularly among those living in poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic thus requires the mobilization of frameworks such as the human rights to water and sanitation, specifically considering the region’s realities. This paper provides a review of some of the challenges currently faced in the region and advances a series of recommendations for enhancing access to water, sanitation and hygiene. The importance of effective governance, management and communication strategies in the water provisioning sector is highlighted in the context of the pandemic, and the role of science and research for adequate decision making is emphasized.Miguel de França DoriaPatricia SeguradoMarcelo KorcLeo HellerBlanca Jimenez CisnerosPaul R. HunterMartin FordeMDPI AGarticlewater and sanitationCOVID-19 pandemicMedicineRENInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 11703, p 11703 (2021)
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spellingShingle	water and sanitation COVID-19 pandemic Medicine R Miguel de França Doria Patricia Segurado Marcelo Korc Leo Heller Blanca Jimenez Cisneros Paul R. Hunter Martin Forde Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean
description	COVID-19 has had a severe impact on human health, as well as in social and economic terms, with implications for the management and governance of the water and sanitation sector. These implications are evident in Latin America and the Caribbean due to existing challenges the region faces in accessing water and sanitation services. In spite of significant advances, around 65 million people in the LAC region currently lack appropriate access to water and soap to wash their hands—one of the most basic measures to prevent the spread of disease. Furthermore, social and economic vulnerabilities have exacerbated the effects of the pandemic in the region, particularly among those living in poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic thus requires the mobilization of frameworks such as the human rights to water and sanitation, specifically considering the region’s realities. This paper provides a review of some of the challenges currently faced in the region and advances a series of recommendations for enhancing access to water, sanitation and hygiene. The importance of effective governance, management and communication strategies in the water provisioning sector is highlighted in the context of the pandemic, and the role of science and research for adequate decision making is emphasized.
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title	Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean
title_short	Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean
title_full	Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean
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title_full_unstemmed	Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean
title_sort	preliminary assessment of covid-19 implications for the water and sanitation sector in latin america and the caribbean
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Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean

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