COUNTRY CONTEXT
Difficulties in terms of access to water and sanitation services are still significant in Nicaragua, where only 55% of the population has access to safely managed drinking water (a figure that drops to 38% if only rural areas are taken into account). Similarly, there is a major problem of access to sanitation.
For this reason, Spain has made a significant effort to promote essential services in the water and sanitation sector, aiming to improve citizens’ lives. Overall, the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation has provided 62 million euro through five programs, of which only one is currently being implemented.
