Liberia Municipal Water Project II - Year 2 Quarterly Report 2: January - March 2018

The project began in 2015 and is scheduled to run for five years. The project's main objective is to increase access to safe and reliable water supply and sanitation services in urban and rural areas of Liberia. The project is implemented by Tetra Tech, a global consulting firm, in partnership with the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC). The LWSC is responsible for the management and operation of the water supply and sanitation services in Liberia. The project is divided into six tasks, each with specific objectives and deliverables. Task 1 focuses on assisting the LWSC to finalize and implement an institutional framework and business model for sustainable management of water provision. This task involves developing a comprehensive institutional framework that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the LWSC and other stakeholders involved in the water supply and sanitation sector. Task 2 involves providing quality assurance services to ensure that the water supply and sanitation infrastructure is constructed to international standards. This task includes conducting regular site visits to monitor the construction progress and ensuring that the contractors adhere to the project's quality control procedures. Task 3 focuses on transitional management of water supply improvements, which involves providing technical assistance to the LWSC to ensure a smooth transition from the project to the LWSC's management. This task includes developing a transition plan that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the LWSC and other stakeholders involved in the water supply and sanitation sector. Task 4 involves capacity building, which includes providing training and technical assistance to the LWSC staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in water supply and sanitation management. This task also involves developing a capacity building plan that outlines the training needs of the LWSC staff and the resources required to implement the plan. Task 5 focuses on stakeholders consultation meetings and coordination with donors and stakeholders. This task involves conducting regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure that their concerns and needs are addressed and that the project is aligned with their expectations. Task 6 involves reporting and planning, which includes preparing regular progress reports and updating the project's work plan to reflect changes in the project's scope and schedule. The project has made significant progress in the second quarter of 2018, with several key achievements reported. These include the completion of the institutional framework and business model for sustainable management of water provision, the provision of quality assurance services to ensure that the water supply and sanitation infrastructure is constructed to international standards, and the transitional management of water supply improvements. The project has also faced several challenges, including delays in the construction of the water supply and sanitation infrastructure and difficulties in engaging with local communities. However, the project team has worked closely with the LWSC and other stakeholders to address these challenges and ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget. The project's financial status report indicates that the project has spent $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2018, which is within the approved budget. The project's performance monitoring plan (PMP) indicator results show that the project has made significant progress in increasing access to safe and reliable water supply and sanitation services in Liberia. The project's work plan for the next quarter includes several key activities, including the completion of the transitional management of water supply improvements, the provision of capacity building to the LWSC staff, and the stakeholders consultation meetings and coordination with donors and stakeholders. The project team will continue to work closely with the LWSC and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget. The project's institutional strengthening activities during the second quarter of 2018 included the development of a comprehensive institutional framework that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the LWSC and other stakeholders involved in the water supply and sanitation sector. The project team also conducted regular site visits to monitor the construction progress and ensured that the contractors adhered to the project's quality control procedures. The project's procurement plan update indicates that the project has procured several goods and services, including construction materials, equipment, and technical assistance. The project team has worked closely with the LWSC and other stakeholders to ensure that the procurement process is transparent and fair. The project's work plan for the next quarter includes several key activities, including the completion of the transitional management of water supply improvements, the provision of capacity building to the LWSC staff, and the stakeholders consultation meetings and coordination with donors and stakeholders. The project team