SIASAR is an information tool on rural water supply
and sanitation services in a country.
SIASAR Honduras
SIASAR - Sistema de Información de Agua y Saneamiento Rural - is a joint initiative initiated by the governments of Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama whose strategic objective is to have a basic, updated and contrasted information tool on the existing rural water supply and sanitation services in a country. The SIASAR system is open and ready for application in more countries with a rural water and sanitation context similar to that of the initial SIASAR countries (low levels of coverage, limited self-sustainability, little information, etc).
SIASAR is an information tool on rural water supply and sanitation services in a country.
- SIMPLE: as little information as necessary, but no less.
- INSTITUTIONALISED: framed within sector processes and responsibilities.
- PUBLIC: open and transparent to all actors.
- HARMONISED: adapted to each country context but harmonised to ensure comparability and the exploitation of economies of scale.
- ADAPTIVE: responsive to the needs of communities, different levels of government, and the various sector actors and non-governmental organisations.
- FLEXIBLE: with the ability to evolve to adapt to future changes and requirements.
- MODERN: using the latest technology to simplify collection processes.
- EXPANDABLE: developed with expansion to new countries and regions in mind
SIASAR is an open system that can be applied in other countries provided they have a similar water and sanitation context to SIASAR founding countries (low levels of coverage, limited self-sustainability, little information, etc.).
Data gathering: It spells out an accurate methodology to gather data directly in the field using mobile devices.
Data validation: To ensure quality of the data, they are validated before final data uploading.
Information queries: The core of SIASAR is its consultation and analysis capabilities. SIASAR has designed a series of indicators and a classification system on the status of each of the sector’s elements.
Publication and use of information: SIASAR includes the option for exporting data in several editable formats, allowing their widespread use and guaranteeing that all agents can harness them as a baseline for their plans and projects.