Cabinets

Water Cabinet

This Cabinet was created to coordinate all aspects related to water management, both for consumption and for electricity. Specific objectives include:

• Implementation of criteria for integrated management of water resources in all public entities.
• Ensure the continuation of water resources to achieve national development goals.
• Promote coordination of government agencies and civilian groups to achieve sustainable management of water resources.
• Develop better methods for delivery of potable water to all rural areas.
• Educate the population in the necessity of using potable water.

View Governmental Agreement No. 204-2008

Social-Environment Cabinet

This cabinet was created to coordinate the policies and actions of the government in all social and environmental areas. Specific functions include:

• Coordinate the following cabinet areas of the government: atmospheric and natural resources, education, health, housing, culture, nutrition, and national security; ensure that all areas are promoting the plan of the government.
• Focus on the “greening” of Guatemala in relationship to mining, agriculture, and forestry.
• Coordinate all programs within the country to ensure that we are protecting the environment and our people.
• Coordinate at least quarterly with the Economic Cabinet to ensure that funds are available for protection of the natural resources.
• Coordinate with the First Lady for the development of programs and actions under “Cohesion Social” (social cohesion).

View Governmental Agreement No. 128-2008

Tourism Cabinet

This cabinet was established to coordinate, promote and support the policies and strategies for the development of tourism within the Country. This includes evaluate the socio-economic and environmental impact of tourism.
The cabinet is charged with strengthening the current tourism infrastructure.

View Governmental Agreement No. 227-2008