The Technical Agency for the Administration of Sanitation Services (OTASS) and the National Fund for Financing State Business Activity (FONAFE) signed a framework cooperation agreement on Apr. 20 to improve the quality, sustainability, and efficiency of drinking water and sanitation services across Peru.
This agreement aims to reinforce public management related to the provision of sanitation services by combining technical capacities and sharing best practices in business management. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of families throughout the country.
“This first step is extremely important to work quickly on good corporate governance, financial management, and management control lines, always thinking about Peruvian citizens who require quality services,” said representatives from the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation.
Under this agreement, OTASS will be able to adopt FONAFE’s experience in state business management to strengthen its own capacities. The partnership includes joint initiatives for capacity building, specialized technical assistance, implementation of management tools, as well as exchanges in corporate governance practices.
The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation contributes to social wellbeing by enhancing access to housing and basic services such as water supply according to its official website. The ministry develops policies that promote sustainable access not only in urban development but also specifically targets improved living conditions for lower-income groups as outlined by the ministry.
The ministry operates autonomously within Peru’s Executive Branch under Law No. 27779 according to its official website, with headquarters in San Isidro, Lima and regional Centers of Citizen Attention serving communities nationwide as reported by the ministry.
With this new collaboration between OTASS and FONAFE—both entities working under or alongside the Ministry—the government reaffirms its commitment “to work together towards improving quality of life for citizens,” especially through essential services like potable water which are key for health, development, and dignity.
