COUNTRY CONTEXT
In the rural areas of Nicaragua, only 38% of the rural population has access to safe water and 40% of the population still does not enjoy basic sanitation services (according to JMP statistics, 2020). Similarly, water and sanitation coverage in urban and peri-urban areas is also insufficient and many families suffer recurrent water cuts and limited service hours.
Spain is one of the main donors to promote essential services in the water and sanitation sector, with the aim of improving the lives of citizens, especially in rural and peri-urban areas. The country has received a contribution of 62 million euros from the Water Fund.