Drinking water for all: the work of Águas do Rio in Brazil

As part of the programme to privatise water and sanitation services in the State of Rio, the private company Águas do Rio - supported by IDB Invest and Proparco - was awarded management of two concessions in 2021, covering areas where almost 10 million people live. Connection to a reliable water network, managed using leading-edge technology, has revolutionised the lives of local residents, mainly in a number of Rio's favelas. Report.

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