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RCDN Initiative: Empowering Water Sector Through Capacity Development
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What is RCDN?

We enhance the capabilities of the water and
sanitation service sector.

The Regional Capacity Development Network (RCDN) for Water and Sanitation Services connects local government units, water utilities and their associations from South-East Europe to work together on developing capacities of the water and sanitation service sector. United by a common goal, the RCDN members work tirelessly to enhance the developing of the capacities of the water and sanitation service sector.

RCDN+ objective

RCDN+ empowers Associations of Utilities and Associations of Municipalities to intensify their cooperation and jointly conduct policy dialogue and advocate for the interests of their members, to strengthen their institutional capacities, and to offer high-quality capacity development services to their members.

RCDN as a Response to Challenges

 

We are here to share our knowledge and experience with local governments units (LGUs) and public utility companies (PUCs) across the Western Balkan in order to help them increase the effectiveness and efficiency of water and sanitation services.
We provide education, training and advice, striving to create innovative, affordable and highly efficient solutions that are tailored to the local needs of the water and sanitation sector.
We make results even in the most challenging environments by ensuring collaborative delivery of capacity development products to LGUs and PUCs.

Learning from the past and bolstered by our successes, RCDN enters its new phase, named “RCDN+,” we’re ready to tackle challenges head-on, especially in the Western Balkans where improving the water sector is crucial. With continued collaboration and capacity building, we aim to turn challenges into opportunities for lasting change. Supported by partners and stakeholders, RCDN+ is set to make history in the region with resilience, building skills innovation, and a strong commitment to the common good.

 

Innovative Adaptation

Built from the regional and international best practices tailored to the local needs

Ensuring Quality

Delivered by associations of local government units and associations of water utilities according to the same quality standards in the whole region

Fostering Partnerships

Targeting both local government units and water utilities & thus enhancing their cooperation

Future-Focused Capacity

Sustainable Practices in capacity development to secure long term benefits for current and future generations

Advancing Progress

Policy dialogue for enhancing national legal, administrative and institutional frameworks

While Building Local Capacities

RCDN in numbers

RCDN makes improvements happen through collaborative design and delivery of innovative, affordable, and highly efficient capacity development products of high-quality standards that are tailored to local needs.

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Different capacity development formats

16

National associations partnering the network

25

High-quality training modules

30

Proposition papers developed

38

Peer exchanges

10.4

Thousands Participants

Unique capacity development products

Activities

RCDN+ emphasizes environmentally sustainable practices in CD for water and sanitation infrastructure to secure long-term benefits for current and future generations. RCDN+ aims at designing and building foundation for sustainable water and sanitation services through continuous capacity development, supporting LGs and PUCs staff do a better job.

Capacity development formats

Enlisted capacities refer to a diverse range of skill-building initiatives tailored for individuals and organizations involved in water and sanitation services management.

Events

Upcoming next 3 events:

Oct 09
October 9 - October 11
Nov 01
November 1 - May 31, 2025

Please note that event details, including dates, times, locations, and featured speakers, are subject to change without prior notice. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of all information provided, unforeseen circumstances may necessitate adjustments to the schedule or program. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates and any announcements regarding the event or subscribe to our newsletter. Thank you for your understanding.

16 national associations

RCDN team

RCDN is a partnership of 16 national associations of local government units and water utilities from 6 countries in the region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, as well as 2 Regional associations (NALAS & IAWD)

Contact Us

    e-Mail

    info@rcdnsee.net

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    GIZ RCDN Officer responsible for implementation:
    Pavle Donev,
    Head of Component & Country Coordinator

    Donors

    Regional Capacity Development Network (RCDN+) is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and cofinanced by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)