Project funding EU
Project website N/A
Programme website Albania – Kosovo
Contribution to the Programme’s specific objective Protection and preservation and valorisation of environmental resources in the programme area
Project start date 15/1/2020
Project end date 14/12/2023
Project total budget EUR1,416,678
Project EU funding EUR 1.200.000

Description Overall objective: To improve policies and practices of water protection and management through improved enforcement of wastewater standards.

Specific objective(s):
– Dialogue, policy co-operation and capacity building through partnerships between citizens, CSOs and public in support to Clean Water Resources in Gjakove/Đakovica and Kukes promoted;
– The percentage of population not connected to sewage and waste-water systems reduced;
– Management of Natural Water Resources through improvements in River Bank infrastructure improved;
– Awareness and capacities of relevant stakeholders including decision makers, utility companies, SMEs, CSOs and citizens raised;

Target groups:
– Municipality of Gjakove/Đakovica and Kukes Region;
– Public utility companies, local businesses in the CB regions respectively: CSOs, Local Communities, Other Municipalities, Respective Ministries, Donor/Development organizations;

Final Beneficiaries:
– Municipality of Gjakove/Đakovica and Kukes Region;
– Public utility companies, local businesses in the CB regions respectively: CSOs, Local Communities, Other Municipalities, Respective Ministries, Donor/Development organizations;

Summary of the planned activities:
A1.1 Functionalizing /Establishing multi-sector Regional Water Boards;
A1.2 Public Consultations with citizens and business on Water planning and management;
A1.3 Development of Water Management Plans for Kukes and Gjakove/Đakovica;
A1.4 Monitoring water pollution levels in Gjakova/Đakovica and Kukes;
A1.5 Mapping of solids pollution in rivers of Kukes and Gjakova/Đakovica;
A2.1 Public work contract (to be managed as per PRAG Rules and Guidelines) for construction of 500 m wastewater system in LLukac;
A2.2 Public work contract (to be managed as per PRAG Rules and Guidelines) for construction of main collector of Kukes;
A2.3 Handover procedures and technical acceptance of infrastructure projects and maintenance;
A3.1 Public works contract (to be managed as per PRAG Rules and Guidelines) for construction of 500 m of LLukac River bank in Llukac (Gjakova/Đakovica);
A3.2 Handover procedures and technical acceptance of infrastructure projects and maintenance;
A4.1 Annual Thematic Campaigns for Improved public awareness on protection of water resources;
A4.2 CSO and SME Competitions promoting sustainable water management measures;
Expected results Estimated results:
ER 1.1: Water Management Plans developed for Kukes and Gjakove/Đakovica respectively in line with EU standards;
ER 1.2:Water pollution levels measured more regularly and accurately;
ER 1.3: Citizens engaged in Water Policy Planning and Implementation;
ER 1.4: Solid polluters’ map for the rivers of the two municipalities developed;
ER 2.1: 500 m of Wastewater system in Llukac, Gjakova/Đakovica installed;
ER 2.2: Main Wastewater Collector in Kukes constructed;
ER 3.1: 500 m of Banks of LLukac River in Gjakova/Đakovica improved;
ER 4.1: Capacities of municipal officials in planning and implementing water policies enhanced;
ER 4.2: Capacities of public utility companies (water supply and wastewater) enhanced;
ER 4.3: Capacities of CSOs and Environmental activists strengthened;
ER 4.4: Awareness of SMEs and citizens raised;
ER 4.5: Learning resources in local languages available
Expected outputs N\A

Lead partner Institution name: Woman’s Business Association (SHE-ERA)
Country: Kosovo*
Address: Ismail Qemajli Str., 9 , Gjakova/Đakovica
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WBA.SHEERA
Legal status: Private
Partner Institution name: Municipality of Gjakova/Đakovica
Country: Kosovo*|
Address:Nënë Tereza, nr.469, Gjakova/Đakovica
Website:https://kk.rks-gov.net/gjakove
Legal status: Public
Partner Institution name: Albanian Centre for Economic research (ACER)
Country: Albania
Address: Ismail Qemali Str. Bldg. No.1 Apt. 6, , Tirana
Websitehttps://acer.org.al/
Legal status: Private
Partner Institution name: Kukes Municipality
Country: Albania
Address: Sheshi Skënderbej, Kukës Lagja 5, , Kukës
Website:https://kukesi.gov.al/
Legal status: Private

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence