1. Regional Platform for Best Practice and
Advocacy in the Caribbean Water Sector and
consolidation of CariWOPs
A 5-year strengthening programme
José A. Cordovilla – Consultant for UN HABITAT

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SPONSORS AND BENEFICIARIES

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Regional Platform for Best Practice and
Advocacy in the Caribbean Water Sector and
consolidation of CariWOPs

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Regional Platform for Best Practice and
Advocacy in the Caribbean Water Sector
and consolidation of CariWOPs

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MDG 7.C
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Key facts & figures
q High level of political involvement
q 50% non-revenue water
q 55% do not have independent regulation
q 65% without cost recovery policy
q Overstaffing: 8 employees / 1,000 connections
q Low wages
q Very wide range of utility characteristics

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Regional Platform for Best Practice and
Advocacy in the Caribbean Water Sector and
consolidation of CariWOPs

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Regional Platform for Best Practice and
Advocacy in the Caribbean Water Sector
and consolidation of CariWOPs

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Regional Platform for Best Practice and
Advocacy in the Caribbean Water Sector and
consolidation of CariWOPs

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5-YEAR PROGRAMME

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SPONSORS WANTED
Thank you