Clean Water – She-Era

Welcome to the Clean Water Project

At the heart of progress lies the vital resource that sustains life itself: water.

The Clean Water Initiative, a collaborative effort between SHE-ERA, local municipalities, and the European Union, was dedicated to enhancing water quality and promoting sustainable water management practices.

Through an array of projects and initiatives, we are striving to make a meaningful impact on communities in the Dukagjin Region.

The Clean Water Initiative is a dynamic partnership committed to safeguarding water resources, revitalizing ecosystems, and empowering communities.

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Clean Water Gjakova & Kukes

The Clean Water in Gjakovë and Kukës Project was implemented by a consortium of non-governmental organizations and local governments, under the lead implementation from SHE-ERA. Other consortium members included Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER), Municipality of Gjakovë, and Municipality of Kukës. The project was implemented as part of the 2nd Round of Calls for Project Proposals – IPA Cross Border Programme Albania-Kosovo 2014 – 2020 funded by the European Union and managed by the Delegation of The European Commission in Albania. It was implemented in the course of three years and was concluded by December 2022.

We aimed to increase understanding of local authorities and residents of local cultural contexts through cross-border visits between Kosovo and Albania and exchange of experiences. Particular attention was given to ensuring equal representation of women and men in all forums, activities, and results.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

From protective measures, to promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, preventing and managing risk from human-induced pollution, the project strived to improve policies and practices of water protection and management through improved enforcement of wastewater standards. In achieving this Impact, the Action aimed to achieve the following Outcomes:

Outcome 1

Dialogue, policy co-operation and capacity building through partnerships between citizens, CSOs and public in support to Clean Water Resources in Gjakovë and Kukes promoted.

Outcome 2

The percentage of population not connected to sewage and waste-water systems reduced.

Outcome 3

Expertise in a IT consultancy for the many companies, for their different working areas.

Outcome 3

Awareness and capacities of relevant stakeholders including decision makers, utility companies, SMEs, CSOs, and citizens raised.

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RESULTS

The main results/outputs of the Clean Water in Gjakovë/Djakovica and Kukës Project include development of local/regional water policies, citizen engagement and stakeholder involvement in ensuring higher water security in the cross-border region. It will further directly contribute to the improvement of water quality in rivers through two major infrastructure investments – one for each side of the border.

While in Gjakovë/Djakovica, construction of river bank in Llukac and development of waste water system alongside the same will considerably reduce river water pollution, in Kukes, the main waste water collector of the city will be reconstructed. The project will also include monitoring activities as well as capcity development for civil society organizations and activists.