Mid term evaluation of the Water supply and sanitation strategy (2014-2030) of the Republic of Moldova
Duration: 06/2024-12/2024
Client: World Bank, Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova
Description:
Approved in 2014, Moldova’s Water Supply and Sanitation Strategy (WSSS) 2014-2030, along with its action plans, aims to ensure safe water and adequate sanitation access for all, improving health, dignity, quality of life, and economic development. The WSSS focuses on sector regulation, service regionalization, and infrastructure development, with specific objectives including improved service management, system planning and development, and legislative harmonization with EU standards.
Initiated by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, a mid term evaluation addressing the WSSS’s implementation progress, identified challenges and reasons for non-implementation, and provided recommendations for future policy development aligned with new national legislation and strategic guidelines The evaluation was using a mixed-methods approach incorporating document review, interviews, questionnaires, and consultations.