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Drinking water supply and sanitation in Ecuador is characterized by a number of achievements and challenges. One key achievement is a significant increase in both access to an at least basic water source (90% in 2000 to 100% in 2015 in urban areas) [ 1 ] and at least basic sanitation (82% in 2000 to 89% in 2015 in urban areas).
Water privatization in Guayaquil began with the decision taken in 1995 to privatize drinking water supply and sewerage in Guayaquil, the largest city and economic capital of Ecuador, through a concession contract. In preparation for privatization, the previously separate water and sewer utilities were merged into a single utility in 1996.
Ecuador, [a] officially the Republic of Ecuador, [b] is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland.
The IMF on Thursday said its executive board completed the first review of an extended fund facility for Ecuador, allowing for an immediate disbursement of around $500 million. In a statement, the ...
The visit by Neiman, Treasury's top official on international finance, is the latest by U.S. officials to Ecuador as Washington works to boost bilateral cooperation after the election of President ...
The 2006 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has Article 28(2)(a) that requires that "parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to social protection and to the enjoyment of that right without discrimination on the basis of disability, and shall take appropriate steps to safeguard and promote the ...
The Instituto Nacional Meteorologia e Hidrologia (INAMHI) is the national meteorological agency of Ecuador. [1] INAMHI's functions are: Planning, directing, and overseeing meteorological and hydrological activity in coordination with other agencies.
Spanish is the official language spoken by a majority of the population, although 13 native languages are also recognized, including Quechua and Shuar. Ecuador is a representative democratic presidential republic and a developing country whose economy is highly dependent on exports of commodities, primarily petroleum and agricultural products.