Peru joined SWA in 2017. The main objective of the government for the sector is to provide access to sanitation services to all inhabitants of urban areas in the year 2021 and achieve the universalization of these services in a sustainable way before the year 2030.
Commitments by the government
Plan short- and medium-term investments at the national, regional and local levels for drinking water, sewerage and wastewater treatment services by supplier type.
Develop a regional plan for sustainable and quality sanitation services to help close gaps in infrastructure. Ensure sector actors are synchronized and coordinated with service providers in urban and rural areas.
The National Sanitation Policy aims to guarantee access to sanitation services for all who live in urban areas by 2021 and achieve sustainable universal sanitation by 2030.
Focal Points
Mr. Javier Hernández Campanella
Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS)
Government
Ana María Acevedo
Red Agua Segura (RAS)
Civil Society
Documents
View all Key documents| Key documents | Type |
|---|---|
| 2022 Country Overview: Peru | |
| Peru - Collaborative Behaviour Country Profile 2020 | |
| Regional Roadmap for Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| MAM Research 2: Strengthening Mutual Accountability in Partnerships for WASH - Summary of six country case studies | |
| Peru Country brief: Strengthening mutual accountability and partnerships for WASH | |
| Peru Country Brief |
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