Liberia Municipal Water Project II - Year 3 Quarterly Report 2: January - March 2019

The project is implemented by Tetra Tech Global Services and is part of the USAID Liberia Municipal Water Project. The project's overall goal is to increase access to safe and reliable water services for urban and rural communities in Liberia. The project is divided into six tasks: Task 2: Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Oversight and Warranty; Task 3: Transitional Management of Water-Supply Improvement; Task 4: Capacity Building; Task 5: Coordination with Other Donors/ Stakeholders; Task 6: Planning and Reporting. Each task is designed to address specific challenges and opportunities in the water sector in Liberia. Task 2 focuses on the oversight of CIP construction and warranty activities, including the provision of technical assistance to the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC). Task 3 involves the transitional management of water supply improvements, including the development of business plans for outstations and the provision of technical assistance to LWSC. Task 4 is dedicated to capacity building, including the implementation of the LMWP II Capacity Building Plan, the development of a Water Utility Capacity Building Tool, and the establishment of a twinning relationship with the National Water and Sewer Corporation (NWSC) for technical support and capacity building. Task 5 involves coordination with other donors and stakeholders, including USAID, the Liberia WASH Sector, and other partner programs. Task 6 focuses on planning and reporting, including regular reporting, household-level surveys, and the development of success stories and USAID snapshots. The project has made significant progress in the third quarter of 2019, with several achievements reported. These include the completion of CIP construction and warranty activities, the development of business plans for outstations, and the provision of technical assistance to LWSC. The project has also made progress in capacity building, including the implementation of the LMWP II Capacity Building Plan and the establishment of a twinning relationship with NWSC. The project has faced several challenges, including delays in CIP construction and warranty activities, difficulties in implementing the LMWP II Capacity Building Plan, and challenges in coordinating with other donors and stakeholders. However, the project has also identified several opportunities, including the opportunity to improve access to safe and reliable water services for urban and rural communities in Liberia. The project has a strong focus on sustainability, with a goal of ensuring that the water sector in Liberia is self-sustaining and able to operate independently. The project has also placed a strong emphasis on capacity building, with a focus on building the skills and knowledge of LWSC staff and other stakeholders. The project has a strong focus on monitoring and evaluation, with a Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) in place to track progress and identify areas for improvement. The project also has a strong focus on reporting, with regular reporting to USAID and other stakeholders. The project has a budget of $X, with funding provided by USAID. The project has a team of experts, including a Chief of Party, a Deputy Chief of Party, and several technical specialists. The project has also established a strong partnership with LWSC and other stakeholders in the water sector in Liberia. The project has a strong focus on sustainability, with a goal of ensuring that the water sector in Liberia is self-sustaining and able to operate independently.