Institutional development of the urban and peri-urban water sector of Angola's provincial capitals

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The project is implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) of Angola through its National Directorate of Water (DNA) and comprises the following components:Institutional strengthening through technical assistance to newly created provincial water companies and the sector regulator (IRSEA) for the development of regulations and tariffs, a study on opportunities for private sector participation in the water sector and, where appropriate, the development of a public-private partnership framework,Improved management of water resources through technical assistance to the National Institute of Hydric Resources (INRH) and support to the development and implementation of management plans for two watersheds (Keve & Longa and Cubal da Hanha), as well as a national dam safety plan. This component also includes the construction of hydrometric stations and the establishment of monitoring and management systems for water resources,Development of infrastructures through rehabilitation and extension works for drinking water production and supply systems, as well as drinking water distribution systems, including 1,675 km of pipelines, 185,000 new connections, and the installation of water meters ,Project management support including support for project management by the National Water Directorate, development of studies of sanitation master plans for the provinces targeted by the project, and technical assistance to the Empresa Pública de Águas de Luanda (EPAL) for the realization of a water master plan of Luanda.