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Institutional Consultant (IC)

LOTUS Framework

The LOTUS framework is a tool covering basically all activities of UKRs.
LOTUS stands for ‘Localised Organizational and Technical Utility Support’. It was developed in direct interaction between the UKRs and the IC experts, with a goal to align all relevant subjects and activities of UKRs where IC should support the UKRs.

Framework for an Integrated Management Information System

The main objective of the LOTUS framework is to enable integration of available information systems into an Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), as a bases for supporting informed and effective management decisions

UKR Vlorë selected for pilot implementation of LOTUS

UKR Vlorë has been proposed for selection by AKUK to perform a pilot management of the LOTUS framework, which includes GIS / DMAs / hydraulic model and other measures, which can provide guidance and an example to UKRs toward successful and sustainable NRW reduction.

Gradual and stepwise implementation of LOTUS in other UKRs

The pilot exercise will be implemented by the Institutional Consultant (IC) to UKR Vlorë in two consecutive steps and, if successful, it will be transferred to all UKRs, as follows:

  • LOTUS will be developed based on the needs and readiness of UKRs to adopt new practices,
  • Quick organizational support will be provided immediately to all UKRs, while the Robust technical support will be provided gradually, pilot first, then other UKRs/UKs,
  • If an UKR already uses other existing tools, they will be integrated into the IC support,
  • If UKR is missing a tool, it will be developed and provided through the IC support, if possible,
  • LOTUS will have a potential of supporting AKUK in working with other UKRs too (those outside of the IC project area)

LOTUS Tools

At present, Lotus HR (payroll) has been developed. The presentation of HR Lotus was provided in Elbasan, Lezhë and Shkodër units. The program is ready for implementation after unified regional data will be prepared by the UKR staff.

Further tools like GIS and water production are in development.

Screen of LOTUS HR giving access to all 14 modules of the program