Power Transmission & Distribution Project

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The Power Transmission and Distribution Project's objectives include: i) improving the overall standard, reliability and efficiency of electric power supply and enhance the efficiency of electricity interchanges with neighboring countries; ii) reducing unbilled electricity consumption; iii) establishing a regulatory framework for the power sector; iv) beginning the process of privatizing the Albanian Electroenergetic Corporation (KESH) in an efficient and non-disruptive way; v) ensuring the financial viability and institutional strength of KESH and the Power Corporations of Elbasan, Shkoder and Vlore; and vi) encouraging energy conservation and efficiency in electric appliances and buildings. The project components include: a) power sector regulatory reform and actions leading to privatization and institutional strengthening; b) technical assistance for: i) privatization and regulatory training of the Ministry of Mineral and Energy Resources (MME), ii) management of KESH's financial department, and iii) engineering, project implementation management and training; and c) transmission, dispatching system and distribution system investments.