WPIP / MIP V Institutional Consultant - Project in short

Project Title:

Water Sector Performance and Investment Programme / Municipal Infrastructure Programme V
Consulting Services – Institutional Consultant. (BMZ No. 2013 66 467 / KfW Procurement No.
506203)

Project starting date:

25th January 2023

Project duration:

60 months

Programme Objectives:

The two specific objectives of WPIP/MIP V are:
[1] Enhanced sustainability of selected municipal water and sewerage utilities, with improved
planning, operation and integrity management and climate resilience.
[2] Improved and affordable access of the population in the programme areas to safe drinking
water supply, sewer services and increased centralized treatment of collected wastewater, monitored in accordance with EU Directives.

Project Tasks:

Task 1: Assistance to AKUK
• Sub-Task 1.1 Project Management Capacity
• Sub-Task 1.2 Strengthen AKUK Capacities
Task 2 Assistance to PEAs (UKRs Berat – Kuçova, Elbasan, Fier, Lezha, Shkodra, Vlora)
• Sub Task 2.1 Strategic business plans and tariff adjustment plans.
• Sub Task 2.2 Reduction of non-revenue water.
• Sub Task 2.3 Revenue increase and cost saving programmes.
• Sub Task 2.4 Management information system.
• Sub Task 2.5 Integrity enhancing measures.
• Sub Task 2.6 Training needs assessment.
Task 3: Disaster Risk Management in Lezha
• Sub Task 3.1 Local Emergency Plan.
• Sub Task 3.2 Integration of emergency preparedness.
• Sub Task 3.3 Improved information management.
• Sub Task 3.4 Application of construction and safety standards of buildings.
• Sub Task 3.5 Preventive maintenance plan.
• Sub Task 3.6 Professional advice and training.
Task 4: Overall Sector Development
Task 5: Communication and Visibility