Puno: solo el 37.9% de la población cuenta con agua potable las 24 horas del día

The lack of continuous and quality access to drinking water in Peru reflects structural failures stemming from decentralization. By delegating management to local governments, the fragmentation of the service increased, along with greater political interference, which deteriorated the efficiency of operators. This highlights a significant gap between rural and urban areas, with a general trend toward reduced continuous service. The reality is complex and unequal, where coverage does not guarantee the quality or permanent availability of the resource, disproportionately affecting urban areas. This case is relevant to open data because it demonstrates how public data, when critically analyzed, reveal tangible impacts of public policies. Statistical transparency allows for the identification of structural inequalities and the demand for accountability, transforming numbers into tools for improving essential services and governance.

Source: elbuho.pe
Published on 2024-09-07