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NIPS Project discussing Training Needs Assessment with Stakeholders
On March 2, 2023, the NIPS Team of Experts presented the draft Training Needs Assessment (TNA) report to stakeholders at a workshop held in Tirana, Albania. The workshop, attended by members of the working group for the implementation of the National Sludge Management Strategy (NSMS)
Albania’s water future takes shape: Key stakeholders meet for presentation of final DSIPs on Drinking
Tirana, Albania, – On January 18, 2023, key stakeholders in the water sector gathered for the NIPS project seminar to discuss the progress of Albania’s water sector and the next steps required to ensure compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and the Drinking
Final Working Group and Discussions on the Directive Specific Implementation Plan “Urban Waste Water Treatment
For the final discussion of the report of the Directive Specific Implementation Plan (DSIP) concerning the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) the members of the working group gathered on December 16, 2022, in Tirana. The UWWTD is one of the most investment-heavy of all EU
Final discussion of the Directive Specific Implementation Plan for Albania on the quality of water
Within the frame of the NIPS Project, on Tuesday, 13 November, the key stakeholders of the water sector in Albania gathered in Tirana for the 4th working group’s meeting to discuss the draft final draft of the Directive Specific Implementation Plan for Council Directive of 98/83/EC
Implications of the National Sludge Management Strategy in Albania of 2050
The European Commission released Albania 2022 Progress Report in October 2022 , where under Chapter 27 – Environment and Climate Changes further efforts by government are expected. The implementation of the water reform and new national strategy of water sector 2021- 2030 are identified as
Implications of the National Sludge Management Strategy in Albania of 2050
The European Commission released Albania 2022 Progress Report in October 2022 , where under Chapter 27 – Environment and Climate Changes further efforts by government are expected. The implementation of the water reform and new national strategy of water sector 2021- 2030 are identified as
Progressing with the situation analysis for implementing the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD)
On 30 June the DSIP Working Group gathered for a workshop in Tirana, to discuss Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) under the tasks of NIPS project. The implementation of the UWWTD is considered one of the most challenging tasks in the water sector, requiring a
Progressing with the situation analysis for implementing the Drinking Water Directive (DWD)
On 29 June the DSIP Working Group for the DWD gathered for a workshop in Hotel Tirana International to discuss challenges and gaps that entities at the central and local levels might face until the full implementation of the new Decision of the Council of
Progressing with the situation analysis for implementing the Drinking Water Directive (DWD)
On 29 June the DSIP Working Group for the DWD gathered for a workshop in Hotel Tirana International to discuss challenges and gaps that entities at the central and local levels might face until the full implementation of the new Decision of the Council of
The Decision of Council of Ministers no. 352 and its implications for the National Sludge
The government of Albania has recently taken significant steps referring to the agglomeration of the existing 58 water utilities. The Decision of Council of Ministers no. 352 date 11.05.2022 implies an extensive restructuring of the utilities at the national level. This will raise a number
