WPIP/MIPV Water Network Works in Vlora Reaching Over 80% Completion
Works for the rehabilitation of the water supply network in the city of Vlora, implemented under the Municipal Infrastructure Programme V (MIP V), continue to advance at a significant pace, with the overall project progress now reaching 80.3%. The investment, carried out within the framework of the Water Sector Performance and Investment Programme / Municipal […]
German Federal Minister Carsten Schneider Visits Shkodër and Learns About Progress of MIP V Investments
As part of his official visit to Albania, Carsten Schneider visited Shkodër, where he was introduced to key development projects supported by German Cooperation, including the Municipal Infrastructure Programme V (MIP V) financed by KfW, EU and SECO. During the visit to Rozafa Castle, Minister Schneider received an overview of the investments being implemented under […]
The WPIP / MIPV investment in Shkodra’s Water System: Tangible Progress Towards a Modern and Sustainable Infrastructure
The rehabilitation of the water supply system in Shkodra is delivering visible and measurable improvements on the ground, as the project advances steadily towards completion. Implemented under the Municipal Infrastructure Programme V (MIP V), the project is transforming the city’s water infrastructure through large-scale investments in new pipelines, upgraded connections, and modern metering systems. To […]
Awareness Campaign “Friends of Water” successful completed with National Exhibition “Water through the Eyes of Children”
Within the framework of the cooperation between WPIP/MIP V and ShukAlb in carrying out the ‘Friends of Water’ campaign, the official opening ceremony of the National Exhibition “Water through the Eyes of Children” was held. The exhibition represents the final step of the awareness-raising initiative ‘Friends of Water’ which aims at educating and teaching schoolchildren […]
WPIP / MIP V Program Showcased at the 13th Balkans Joint Conference and Exhibition
The ongoing Water Sector Performance and Investment Programme / Municipality Infrastructure Programme V (WPIP / MIP V) was among the initiatives represented at the 13th Balkans Joint Conference and Exhibition, held from 11 to 13 November 2025 in Durrës, Albania. The event, organized jointly by SHUKALB (Water Supply and Sewerage Association of Albania) and SHUKOS […]
Educational initiative “Friends of Water – Edition 2025” was launched in the six WPIP / MIP V project regions.
As part of the Municipal Infrastructure Programme Phase V (WPIP / MIP V), in cooperation with the Water Supply and Sewerage Association of Albania (SHUKALB), the first phase of the educational initiative “Friends of Water – Edition 2025” has been successfully completed. Over thirty primary school teachers were trained in the six regions where the […]
Swiss Head of Cooperation Inspects Progress of WPIP/MIP V Project Investments in Lezhë Water and Sewerage Infrastructure
The Head of Swiss Cooperation in Albania, Mr. Arnold Philipp, visited the Regional Water and Sewerage Company of Lezhë (UKRL) on Thursday, 29 May 2025 to closely monitor the progress of the transformative WPIP/MIP V project—a landmark €16 million investment in the region’s water sector. During the visit, Mr. Philipp was welcomed by the Director […]
Vlora Modernizes Metering Systems to Enhance Water Efficiency and Reduce Losses
Vlora is undertaking a significant upgrade of its water metering systems, a crucial step towards enhancing network efficiency, reducing water losses, and ensuring accurate consumption data. This ambitious initiative, part of the WPIP MIP V programme, extends its reach across all city districts, benefiting both tourist hotspots and residential areas alike, as engineers and workers […]
Elbasan Sees Major Advancements in MIP V Water Supply Network
The MIP V program continues to make remarkable progress in modernizing Elbasan’s water supply network, delivering long-term solutions to one of the city’s most pressing infrastructure challenges. According to the latest project update, thousands of residents are already benefiting from improved access to clean, reliable water. To date, approximately 88% of the planned distribution network […]
New Water Supply Infrastructure for Kakarriq, Gocaj, and Kodër Marlekaj Residents
A transformative upgrade to the drinking water infrastructure is nearing completion in the Shengjin, Kakarriq, Gocaj, and Kodër Marlekaj areas, as part of the final phase of the Water Sector Perfomance and Investment Program / Municipal Infrastructure Program V (WPIP / MIP V) funded by EU, KfW and SECO. Designed to ensure a safe and […]