MONAGAS WATER

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The principal objectives of the Water and Sewerage Decentralization Project in the State of Monagas is to increase the efficiency and quality of the water supply and sanitation (WS&S) services in Venezuela through the development of a model for decentralization, institutional strengthening, and expanded private sector participation. The project has three specific objectives: 1) to assist in the strengthening of Monagas Water and Sewerage Company (AdM), develop its financial self-sufficiency, and involve the private sector in the management and operation of the company; 2) to rehabilitate and improve the quality of WS&S services in Monagas; and 3) to support sector development and decentralization at the national level, including water resources management. The project will include two components to finance: 1) regional institutional strengthening and investment in rehabilitating the existing WS&S systems in the State of Monagas to improve quality and efficiency of service delivery. This component will consist of: (a) institutional strengthening and support to AdM; (b) rehabilitation in urban areas; and (c) institutional development and rehabilitation of rural water systems; and 2) national institutional strengthening, which will include: (a) a technical assistance program; (b) a national training program; (c) a sector decentralization program; and (d) consulting services.