Since 1998, the Government of Mexico, through the Programme for the Sustainability of Drinking Water and Sanitation Services in Rural Areas (PROSSAPYS), has worked with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to increase water and sanitation coverage in rural communities with fewer than 2,500 inhabitants, and in some cases, up to 15,000 inhabitants. The program promotes community-based management of water systems.
The objective of the consultancy is to support the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) in analyzing and integrating information from both the National Programme for Rainwater Harvesting and Ecotechnics in Rural Areas (PROCAPTAR) and PROSSAPYS. The goal is to design a new program that incorporates lessons learned from previous initiatives and adds a water security component to address climate change challenges in vulnerable rural communities.
The consultancy also includes identifying barriers to implementing a Climate Adaptation Monitoring System, conducting a financial sustainability analysis, and preparing a Concept Note to apply for climate funds, such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), to support the monitoring and evaluation of adaptation measures. To achieve these objectives, the study will rely on existing literature, publicly available data, and new evidence gathered through stakeholder engagement processes.
Under the Project, WE&B successfully developed/delivered the following services:
• Compilation and Review of Information (gather and assess relevant data to inform the project’s development).
• Identify actions within the programs that contribute to climate change mitigation or adaptation.
• Recommend actions to enhance water security for climate-vulnerable communities.
• Integration of a concept note, focusing on several essential elements:
i) Context and Baseline: Defining climate vulnerabilities, GHG emissions profiles, and the specific mitigation and adaptation needs of the project, as well as ensuring alignment with national priorities.
ii)Programme Description: Outlining the expected components, outputs, and activities designed to address identified barriers and achieve the desired outcomes.
iii)Theory of Change: Developing a theory of change that aligns with the project’s goal of transitioning to a lower-emission, climate-resilient pathway.
iv)Impact Estimation: Estimating the potential impacts of the project, including alignment with GCF investment criteria such as impact potential, sustainable development, and efficiency.
v) Climate Change Adaptation Measures: Defining clear adaptation measures and corresponding indicators for each component.
vi)Financial and Economic Sustainability: Analyzing the financial and economic sustainability of the interventions to ensure long-term success.
vii) Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with key stakeholders, including IDB staff, national authorities, and accredited entities, to ensure their roles are well-understood and integrated into the project.
• Provided a detailed cost estimation for each component in line with GCF guidelines and developed a sustainability strategy that ensures the long-term impact of the interventions, including their potential for replication.
• Actively participated in coordination meetings and played a pivotal role in the development of the final concept note.
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