The conference, “Proposals for Sustainable Sanitation,” is an initiative led by the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of the Environment. The international cooperation agencies forming part of the Grupo Agua support this initiative through proposals for specific sanitation activities.

Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation Enrique Cornejo, Environmental Minister Antonio Brack, and Health Minister Oscar Ugarte led the opening ceremony. During the ceremony, the housing minister reported that US$ 2.5 billion (€ 1.9 billion) had been invested in water and sanitation projects nationwide. “Sanitation means dignity for individuals and families,” he said.

PERUSAN 2008 was held in Lima from 25-27 November 2008.

Official Conference Website

Source: WSP, 03 Dec 2008

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