Liberia Municipal Water Project II: Year 4 Quarterly Report 1: October - December 2019

The project began in 2015 and is scheduled to run for five years. The project's primary objective is to increase access to safe and reliable water supply and sanitation services in urban areas, with a focus on the cities of Voinjama, Robertsport, and Sanniquellie. 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 operation and maintenance of the water supply systems, while Tetra Tech provides technical assistance and capacity building support to the LWSC. The project is divided into six tasks, each with specific objectives and deliverables. Task 2 focuses on DLP/Warranty Oversight, which involves ensuring that the water supply systems are properly maintained and that warranties are honored. Task 3 involves Transitional Management of Water Supply Improvements, which includes the development of outstation business plans, performance contracts, and sustainability monitoring. Task 4 is dedicated to Capacity Building, which involves the implementation of a capacity building plan for the LWSC, including training and technical assistance. Task 5 focuses on Coordination with Other Donors/Stakeholders, which involves working with other development partners and stakeholders to ensure that the project is aligned with national priorities and that resources are leveraged effectively. The project has made significant progress in the past quarter, with several key achievements reported. These include the completion of the outstation business plans, the development of performance contracts, and the implementation of sustainability monitoring. The project has also made progress in capacity building, with training and technical assistance provided to the LWSC. Despite these achievements, the project faces several challenges, including limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of capacity within the LWSC. The project team is working to address these challenges through a range of strategies, including the provision of technical assistance and capacity building support. The project's work plan for the next quarter includes several key activities, including the completion of the CIP construction closure activities, the development of outstation business plans, and the implementation of sustainability monitoring. The project team is also working to strengthen the capacity of the LWSC through training and technical assistance. The project's financial status report indicates that the project is on track to meet its financial targets, with a total expenditure of $X million to date. The project's procurement plan update indicates that several contracts have been awarded, including a contract for the provision of technical assistance and a contract for the supply of equipment. The project's indicator results for the past quarter show significant progress in several areas, including the increase in access to safe and reliable water supply and sanitation services. The project's success stories and USAID snapshots highlight the impact of the project on the lives of Liberian citizens, including improved health and economic outcomes. The project's contributions of short-term technical assistance have been significant, with several technical assistance missions conducted in the past quarter. The project's work plan for the next quarter includes several key activities, including the completion of the CIP construction closure activities and the development of outstation business plans. The project's institutional strengthening activities have made significant progress, with several key achievements reported. These include the development of outstation business plans, the implementation of sustainability monitoring, and the provision of technical assistance to the LWSC. The project's progress in institutional strengthening is expected to continue in the next quarter, with a focus on building the capacity of the LWSC.