Enhancing the Economic Regulatory System for Moldova’s Water Supply and Sanitation
This report aims to support the development of a sound economic regulatory system for the water supply and sanitation (WSS) sector in the Republic of Moldova (hereafter “Moldova”). The prevailing policy framework calls for drastic developments in WSS to modernise and optimise WSS systems and improve operational efficiency (non-revenue water, staff-output ratios etc.) – in line with domestic and international commitments (including the Association Agreement with the European Union, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the national WSS strategy). This report outlines ways and means for strengthening the capacity of the Moldovan government to provide sound regulation and that of WSS operators to deliver higher standards of service while ensuring the affordability of WSS services. Such a transition cannot happen overnight. It requires a sound economic regulatory system conducive to affordability, cost recovery and debt servicing, and a realistic performance improvement path for water utilities.
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Foreword
This report aims to support the development of a sound economic regulatory system (ERS) for the water supply and sanitation (WSS) sector in the Republic of Moldova (hereafter – “Moldova”). It was prepared to inform and facilitate the National Policy Dialogue (NPD) on water policy in Moldova. The NPD was conducted in co‑operation with the European Union Water Initiative plus for Eastern Partnership (EAP) countries (EUWI+) and facilitated by the OECD GREEN Action Programme Task Force (former EAP Task Force) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The report was made possible through the financial support of the European Union, which is gratefully acknowledged.
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