The WPIP / MIP V support is characterised by ‘performance based financing’. This means, that the foreseen investments for each UKR will be set free under the condition of INCREASED COST COVERAGE. The Institutional Consultant is supporting the UKRs to improve their core performance and attain the WPIP/MIP V milestones and side conditions.

The emphasis of support is not only on:

• Business planning and
• Tariff adjustments and approvals

but also to improve the general performance, such as:

• Reduce Non Revenue Water (NRW) by reducing water leaks and loss as well as reducing and closing illegal connections
• Increase collection efficiency by improving client database, introducing electronic payments and improving public awareness on need to pay.
• Reduce Direct Operational Costs (DOC) by reducing energy costs, increasing work efficiency, using more efficient technology.

The WPIP / MIP V Institutional Consultant (WPIP / MIP V – IC) Component is elaborating for each UKR a business and tariff adjustment plan, in which the exact target values are set and agreed with the UKR and finally approved by the administrative board and shareholder assembly of the utility.