Overall learning outcome: To offer LGUs and PUCs a CD product based on formalized peer-to-peer exchange by using an existing product proposed by AQUASAN in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H).

Specific learning outcomes:

• To improve the knowledge on the preparation, design, implementation of WWCT projects of an interest for LGUs and PUCs.
• To offer peer exchange on WWCT within and in other neighbouring countries
• To broaden the portfolio of projects and study cases in the field of WWCT.

Target group:

• Municipal decision makers: (1) Municipal counsellors, members of the PUC’s Supervisory board; (2) Mayors; (3) General Secretaries; (4) Heads of Departments of Finance, Communal services and Investments; (5) Members of Project Implementation Units (PIUs)/Project Implementation Teams (PIT).
• Management of PUCs: (1) General Manager; (2) Technical Manager; (3) Finance Manager; (4) Members of PIUs/PITs

 Key topics (Different topics depending on WWCT project phases):

Implementation

• Selection of adequate consultant – key requirements
• Key project documentation – Preliminary Design, Conceptual Design (for tender documents)
• Permitting – challenges in particularly related to the duration of issuing permits
• Tender and contracting procedures (FIDIC Yellow Book).
• Note: depending on the interest some topics from the Preparatory Phase could be covered:
• Available technologies for waste water treatment and selection criteria for evaluation,
• Requirement of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) for approval of loans (bankable project)
• Feasibility Study and Priority Investment Plan – the importance of active involvement of the investor in the process
• Tendering & contracting – IFI’s requirements
• Role of the Project Implementation Unit (Team)
• Awareness Creation.

Duration: 1 national event: 1 day; 1 regional event: 2 days