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Albania National Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Modernization Program

Abstract*

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MiE) has put together a detailed program of priority actions and policy measures under a National Water Supply and Sewerage Sector Strategy (NSS) 2019-2030, and is already implementing a number of these actions as part of ongoing sector modernization efforts supported by the higher political level since 2017 (i.e Water Sector Reform) . The proposed Program will support the reform and development of the WSS...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Program Development Objectives are to improve operational and financial performance of water supply and sanitation (WSS) utilities and increase access to safely managed water supply services in the Republic of Albania.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P170891

  • Active

  • Camilo Lombana Cordoba , Sven Schlumpberger

  • Republic of Albania

  • Albania

  • January 29, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 12, 2022

  • May 10, 2023

  • US$ 141.30 million

  • National Agency of Water Supply, Sewerage and Waste Infrastructure (AKUM),Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2022

  • US$ 81.30 million

  • N/A

  • Substantial

  • December 31, 2027

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 5, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
SWITZERLAND, Gov. of: Fed. Off. for For. Eeo. Affrs. (FOFEA) 3.30
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 75.00
Albania NWSSSM 3.00
Borrower/Recipient 60.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 75.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 75.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 6.30
Total Project Cost** 141.30

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jul 15, 2023 IBRD-93730 Int Charges 78,528.44
Sep 8, 2023 IBRD-93730 Loan Disb 2,889,270.00
May 10, 2023 IBRD-93730 Loan Disb 184,292.64
May 10, 2023 IBRD-93730 Fee Charges 184,292.64
Jan 15, 2024 IBRD-93730 Int Charges 1,061.31
May 12, 2022 IBRD-93730 Loan Commitment 75,000,000.00
Jan 15, 2024 IBRD-93730 Int Charges 89,974.09
Jan 15, 2024 IBRD-93730 Int Charges 51,543.66
Jul 15, 2024 IBRD-93730 Int Charges 87,388.66
Jul 15, 2024 IBRD-93730 Int Charges 71,348.89
Jan 15, 2024 IBRD-93730 Int Charges 83.24

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-17
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-17
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-01-17

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • New Business Plan guideline for tariff reviews approved by ERRUValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 14, 2022January 29, 2027
    Comment
  • Minimum number of new functional connections providing safe and reliable water services in vulnerable householdsValue0.000.003000.00
    DateNovember 9, 2020September 14, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved financial viability of the WSS sector (as reflected in National Aggregated Score for Direct Operating Cost Coverage)Value81.2060.0091.20
    DateNovember 9, 2020September 14, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved sector financing instruments and incentives for improved performance adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 14, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • People provided with access to improved water sourcesValue0.000.0040000.00
    DateNovember 9, 2020September 14, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved continuity of water supply services (number of urban areas with minimum 18 hours of water supply)Value15.0015.0035.00
    DateNovember 9, 2020September 14, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of Utilities meeting at least 75 percent of their targets in Performance AgreementsValue0.000.0090.00
    DateDecember 30, 2022September 14, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • People provided with access to improved water sources - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.000.0020000.00
    DateMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023January 29, 2027
    Comment
  • People provided with access to improved water sources - ruralValue0.000.0032000.00
    DateMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023January 29, 2027
    Comment
  • People provided with access to improved water sources - urbanValue0.000.008000.00
    DateMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023January 29, 2027
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • National Certification Program launched ValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Guidelines for on-site sanitation issued by AKUMValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of WSS Utilities submitting Business Plans to ERRU for approvalValue0.000.0060.00
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Utility Corporate Governance and Citizen Engagement requirements approved (PAP measure)ValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of WSS Utilities/Municipalities undertaking community outreach and WASH IEC and behavior change communication (BCC) campaigns with households of Roma minorities and other vulnerable groupsValue0.000.005.00
    DateNovember 9, 2020September 9, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of WSS Utilities receiving investment allocation based on eligibility and performanceValue0.000.0060.00
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • New Performance Monitoring/Benchmarking system established and operationalized (and annual report with key KPIs in public domain)ValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of WSS utilities with agreed operational staff certified as per regulations on certificationValue0.000.0070.00
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of energy efficiency audits undertaken in WSS UtilitiesValue0.000.0012.00
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of WSS utilities/municipalities from within the 10 largest energy consumers with at least 20% energy savings in their operation of the servicesValue0.000.005.00
    DateFebruary 7, 2022September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Share of newly created and existing management positions filled by women through internal promotion or external recruitment among utilities participating in the ProgramValue35.000.0040.00
    DateNovember 9, 2020September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • At least 1 WSS Utility aggregation process supported under the ProgramValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 16, 2020September 9, 2022December 31, 2027
    Comment