Bolivia Launches Water Projects

Bolivia has launched five potable water and three sewerage projects in the south-west department of Potosi, which will cost BOB223m ($31.7m).

Work in the water projects include building a potable water treatment plant, which is expected to be completed in 2011.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide $14.6m to the project, while German bank KfW will fund ($12m) to improve and expand potable water and sewerage networks in the district of Man Bustillo.

Bolivia will also build potable water and sewerage systems in the town of Uncia, according to waterworld.com.