Rural and Indigenous Water and Sanitary Program in Panama.

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ECON 3509A- DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND PROJECT EVALUATION FALL 2012 ASSIGNMENT Part I: A. Describe or summarize the issue Among all the three projects, I chose to analyze the case of rural and indigenous water and sanitary program in Panama. The current coverage of drinking water and sanitary system did not meet the needs of inhabitants, especially in the rural and indigenous area where are also relatively poorer compared with urban district. In order to solve this problem, IDB and local government decide to finance and implement the program to let more people are able to access to drinkable water and sanitation facilities in the target area. At the mean time, strengthening the ability of relevant departments to offer better services. It also includes the analyses of benefits, costs and risks the might be associated with this project. Finally, the report analyzes the feasibility of this project from different point of view. In summary, it is an infrastructure project will improve the living environment of residents living in rural and indigenous area. B. The objective of the Project The general objective of this project is to increase access to clean drinking water and sanitation services in rural and indigenous community in East Panama region, the province of Darién, and the comarca of Guna Yale. The specific objectives are to: 1) expand and/or build new water systems and sanitation solutions; 2) contribute to the sustainability of water and sanitation systems through community development and strengthening of the Juntas Administradoras de Acueductos Rurales [Rural Water Management Boards] (JAARs) and Comisiones Comarcales de Aguay Saneamiento [Comarca Water and Sanitation Commissions] (CCASs); 3) contribute to strengthening the Ministry of Health (MINSA), at the central level and at the regional health offices located in the program target
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