1. Sub-RésEAU Western Balkans
Water Team Days 2014
Sub-RésEAU Western Balkans
Frank Wiederkehr
Regional Advisor for Water and Environment
Swiss Cooperation in the Western Balkans

2. Current Situation
Water Team Days 2014 • Bern • Frank Wiederkehr

3. Sub-RésEAU Western Balkans I
Moldova
Ukraine
Central Asia …
Water Team Days • Bern • Frank Wiederkehr

4. Potential Topics Framework conditions Lack of regulation in the sector
Water tariff policy
Poor capacity and/or lack of commitment
Transfer of knowledge and experiences
Relationship Local Government – Public Utility …
Technical sustainability
O & M
Non-revenue water (up to 80%!)
Purchase of technical equipment, asset management
Financial sustainability
Cost-efficiency
Problem of accumulated debts (mostly energy)
Non-revenue water
Water Sector Dissemination Seminar • Belgrade 20./ • Frank Wiederkehr

5. Tackled Topics Implementing water infrastructure Regulatory Bodies
Policy Dialogue
Water Team Days 2014 • Bern • Frank Wiederkehr

6. Sub-RésEAU Balkan Challenges
Added value?
Available resources (%)?
Work load?
Logistics / Organisation?
Thematic priorities?
Water Team Days 2014 • Bern • Frank Wiederkehr