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[National training systems]

W P Costa

    Educacion Medica Y Salud
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Governments must act to implement the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade Action Plan. Success requires integrated human resource development systems and inter-agency coordination for sustainable water and sanitation services in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Development Studies

    Background:

    • The International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade (1981-1990) aimed to improve water and sanitation services globally.
    • Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) faced significant challenges in implementing the Decade's Plan of Action due to resource and institutional constraints.
    • Effective service delivery requires robust human resource development and strong institutional frameworks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the critical factors for successful implementation of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade's Plan of Action in LAC.
    • To highlight the necessity of institutional and organizational development within the water and sanitation sector.
    • To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive human resource development system.

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    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of policy implementation challenges in the water and sanitation sector.
    • Review of institutional requirements for effective service delivery.
    • Emphasis on the role of national/regional planning and coordination.

    Main Results:

    • Successful implementation hinges on governmental commitment and political will.
    • Institutional and organizational development of service agencies is crucial.
    • A coordinated, nationwide human resource development system is essential for skilled manpower.

    Conclusions:

    • Achieving the Decade's goals requires integrated national systems for training, development, and utilization of human resources.
    • Effective communication, integration, participation, and coordination among all involved institutions are vital.
    • International cooperation and inter-country knowledge exchange are indispensable for cost reduction and accelerated manpower development.