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With more than 2 million people, the Metropolitan Area of Asunción is Paraguay's most populous region. yet only 30% of the population has access to a sewage network. For the majority, poor sanitary conditions and serious health risks are an everyday reality.

The Ngäbe Buglé region of Panama has the lowest energy coverage in the country at just 4%, leaving 28,000 homes without access to electricity. Frequent outages further disrupt daily life and economic activity for those who do have a connection.

Financial inclusion remains a distant goal for many in Latin America, particularly smallholder farmers and microenterprises. Microfinance institutions serving the informal sector and MSMEs face persistent challenges in expanding their reach.

Surface water is abundant in Suriname, but many wells rely on confined aquifers that are not being recharged. As a result, water quality is declining and these aquifers are expected to run dry within 15 years. A gradual transition to more sustainable water sources is urgently needed.

The Caribbean was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with economies heavily reliant on tourism and commodity exports suffering acute rises in poverty and inequality. The region is also among the most exposed to climate change and natural disasters.

Ecuador is reforming its higher education system to drive productivity and diversify its economy. As part of this reform, universities are being complemented by higher technological institutes offering a dual model of vocational education.

Santo Domingo is home to more than 3.5 million people: a third of the Dominican Republic's population. It is growing at an extraordinary pace. Rapid demographic expansion, a lack of urban planning and the dominance of motorised vehicles have combined to produce severe air pollution.

Barbados's dependence on imported energy, particularly oil, creates significant economic vulnerabilities, leaving the country susceptible to fluctuations in international markets and high electricity costs that weigh on growth and competitiveness.

Food security is a national priority for Cuba, enshrined in its 2030 national development plan and 2019 Constitution. Yet the country imports 70% of its food products, and domestic agricultural production fell by 35% between 2019 and 2023.