Chile to Boost Sustainability of Rapa Nui's Water and Electricity Services with IDB Support
Chile, Feb. 17 -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $15 million loan for an investment program to enhance the sustainability of water and electricity services on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, in Chile.The operation, which the IDB Board of Executive Directors approved as a Loan for Specific Projects, will make the island's water services more efficient, reduce dependence on fossil fuels for generating electricity, and strengthen management of the local water and electricity utility, Sociedad Agricola y Servicios Isla de Pascua SpA (SASIPA).The program will directly benefit more than 3,800 SASIPA customers by providing access to more sustainable water and electricity services. All commercial establishments, mos...
To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please
Contact Us.