Integrated Sector Program for Human Water and Sanitation in Nicaragua (PISASH Program)

Water supply & sanitation
COUNTRIES
Nicaragua
DATES
Dec/2012 - Apr/2022 COMPLETED
PROJECTED TOTAL INVESTMENT SIZE
€ 320 896 719
EU CONTRIBUTION
€ 50 750 000
SECTOR
Water supply & sanitation
TYPES OF SUPPORT
Investment Grants
Technical Assistance
DESCRIPTION

The PISASH Program was the first phase of the PROGRAMA VIDA (LIFE PROGRAM) in urban areas. The program enhanced the effective management of water resources and provided capacity building to Empresa Nicaragüense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados Sanitarios (ENACAL) in its investment program. LACIF funded the construction works in the cities of Santo Tomás, Acoyapa, Bilwi and Bluefields, complementing AECID funds in the coverage of water and sanitation needs of these cities. The program had three components:

  • Component 1 - Construction and repair of drinking water and sanitation systems in Nicaraguan cities
  • Component 2 - Institutional management strengthening
  • Component 3 - Preparation of Phase II of the LIFE Program
RESULTS
  • The LIFE Program addressed the deficit in access to drinking water and sanitation in 19 cities for an estimated total population of 520 000 inhabitants, and prepared investment conditions for a second phase in 17 additional cities for 470 000 inhabitants.
  • Drinking water storage systems improved in 15 cities. 
  • Sewer system and residual water treatment improved in 13 cities. 
  • Improvement in the capabilities of ENACAL Central and its Local Branches in management, operation and maintenance of water and sewerage systems. 
  • ENACAL’s Business Sustainability Plan operationally integrated. 
     
LEAD FINANCING PARTNER
CO-FINANCING PARTNERS
CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS