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Young Water Professionals Join Forces to Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Raise Their Voice in the Water Sector

The Regional Capacity Development Network (RCDN), in partnership with IAWD – Voice of the Danube, successfully supported a nine-month Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Exchange Program (July 2024 – March 2025) for...

Strengthening Regional Synergies: LGAs and APUCs Collaboration and Joint Policy Dialogue Take Center Stage

The Regional Capacity Development Network for Water and Sanitation Services (RCDN) continues to empower Local Government Associations (LGAs) and Public Utility Associations (APUCs) across South-East...

RCDN WW CD Programme: Strengthening Local Response to Wastewater Challenges in the Western Balkans

Why Wastewater Management Matters? Wastewater management remains one of the most pressing challenges in the Western Balkans. Rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, and limited local capacities...

Setting the Standard – Strengthening Water & Sanitation Committees

In February 2025, NALAS published “Setting the Standard – Guidelines for the establishment and effective operation of LGAs’ sectoral committees”, focusing on Water and Sanitation Services (WSS). These...

Strengthening Wastewater Services in the Western Balkans: Kick-Off Meetings Mark the Start of the WW CD Programme

The Regional Capacity Development Network (RCDN) continues to empower the water sector in the Western Balkans with the launch of the Wastewater Capacity Development (WW CD) Programme. Three dynamic...

Enhancing Association Capacities: Insights from the 1st TMC and Advocacy Open Week

As part of RCDN’s continuous efforts to strengthen the role of Associations of Public Utility Companies (APUCs) and Local Government Associations (LGAs), the TMC (Training Management Cycle) and...

RCDN Launches Series of Online Peer Exchanges on Managing Functional Training Units

On 30 January 2025, the Regional Capacity Development Network (RCDN) successfully held the first in a series of online peer exchanges focused on Managing Training Units (TU) and Pool of...

RCDN Wraps Up a Successful Year of Growth and Collaboration!

As 2024 comes to a close, the Regional Capacity Development Network (RCDN) celebrates a year filled with achievements and milestones. We further boosted our existing training programs, hosted...

SHUKOS Looks Ahead: Developing Its Strategic Plan 2026-2031

SHUKOS is setting a clear path for the future by developing its Strategic Plan 2026-2031. This forward-looking initiative, supported by the Regional Capacity Development Network (RCDN) and the Swiss...

UTSVI organizes the 15th Water Fair and Forum in Belgrade

The 15th Water Fair and Forum, held in Belgrade from 14-16 November 2024, successfully brought together key stakeholders from the water and sanitation sector. Organized by the Association for Water...

RCDN+ 2nd PAB Meeting and Strategic Networking Event Drive Regional Collaboration Forward

From 2–4 December 2024, Zagreb, Croatia, hosted the 2nd RCDN+ Project Advisory Board (PAB) Meeting and Strategic Networking Event, bringing together representatives from APUCs, LGAs, development...

ZELS Workshop Empowers Municipalities for Local Water Management Planning

From 5 to 6 December 2024, the Association of the Units of Local Self-Governments (ZELS) through the support of RCDN, organized a workshop in Gevgelija, North Macedonia. This event supported...

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