Paraguay

At present, only one action is being implemented in Paraguay, located at the Chaco region, in collaboration with the IADB as part of the multilateral programme portfolio. This programme is titled Solutions for the Supply of Drinking Water and Sanitation in the Western Region or Chaco and Intermediate Cities of the Eastern Region of Paraguay (PRY-014-M). This programme has received 58 million euros in funding (almost 44 million euros donated by the Fund) and has already executed 75% of its grant resources. Work has been proceeding at a slow pace over the past two years due to COVID-19 but has picked up momentum towards the end of 2021. The works in the Chaco region are more advanced (priority is being given to the optimisation of Section 1 of the aqueduct, which is essential in order to guarantee the service), but those in the eastern zone (mainly the wastewater treatment plants in the intermediate cities) are experiencing more problems in terms of execution.

In this action, it is worth highlighting the indigenous approach and the consultation process to establish the free, prior and informed consent of the populations, which has allowed for greater ownership and acceptance of the proposed interventions. In addition, within the framework of the intervention, mechanisms have been developed to prevent issues such as violence against women.