The Introductory IAM CD Delivery consists of 2 training modules specifically designed for the following target groups:
Introductory IAM Training Module (1 day): LGU decision makers (mayors, speakers, councillors), Staff of LGU departments responsible for communal affairs (water services), PUC top and middle management, Line ministries, regulators, RCDN Focal Points from LGAs and APUCs and other relevant staff.
Designated IAM Training Module (1 day): Staff of LGU departments responsible for communal affairs, PUC top and middle management.
What will you learn?
Introductory IAM Training Module (1 day):
General Aspects of Integrated Asset Management: what is IAM, objectives and benefits of IAM, getting started in IAM planning and change in business culture
Legal Aspects of IAM: legal framework in managing the assets at the local governance unit (LGU) level, ownership on infrastructure assets (water and
wastewater infrastructure), level of service (LoS), public service agreement (PSA) between LGUs and public utility companies (PUCs),
Institutional Aspects of IAM: organization of IAM at the level of LGUs and PUCs, roles and responsibilities in managing assets, IAM procedures at the level of LGUs and PUCs, asset registry and bookkeeping of assets, needs for revalorization of assets, IAM towards the tariff policy/structure, communication and coordination of IAM activities between LGUs and PUCs.
Designated IAM Training Module (1 day):
Technical Aspects of Integrated Asset Management: planning of IAM, managing the lifecycle of infrastructure assets, development of complete asset registry, asset maintenance procedures, asset lifetime and deterioration of assets including critical assets, asset rehabilitation, AM software in function of asset management, monitoring performance and improvement.
Financial Aspects of Integrated Asset Management: Inventory of the fixed assets, revalorization of assets, depreciation of assets, financial management of the assets, IAM and business planning, financing the communal services on full cost recovery principles, funding strategy and capital investment planning.
Main benefits:
Participants understand the IAM concept and its importance, objectives and benefits and they recognize how to apply IAM principles in their job / working places (environment);Participants are familiarized with IAM legal and institutional framework and understand their IAM roles and responsibilities;
Collaborative approach to IAM at the LGU level is supported through joint capacity development of the LGU and PUC.
Participants learn about asset registry, criticality and wholelife costing of water service assets and expand their knowledge on revalorization process and IAM funding strategy;
Participants are acquainted with IAM procedures at the LGU level.
Collaborative approach to IAM at the LGU level is supported through joint capacity development.
Training methodology:
The training is interactive and includes:
(1) Presentations,
(2) Discussions,
(3) Practical exercises through group work
(4) Case studies.
What do we offer?
RCDN offers:
• High quality Capacity Development products that respond to the needs and demand of main stakeholders in water and wastewater sector in SEE,
• Excellent national and regional trainers and resource persons with generic skills and specific knowledge and experience,
• Training modules developed on the detailed preassessment and analysis,
• Peertopeer exchanges that enable learning from your colleagues from different contexts,
• Well elaborated training materials and interactive sessions.
Who we are?
RCDN aims to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the water utilities in the Southeast Europe, contributing to better service provision with larger numbers of population groups getting access to drinking water and sanitation services and meeting the European Union (EU) environmental Acquis Communautaire.
To achieve this, RCDN has main focus on three key areas: 1) Association Development, 2) Capacity Development Offer and Delivery and 3) Partnership and enabling Capacity Development Environment. RCDN is partnership of 16 national associations (LGAs and APUCs) in 6 project countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia). The final beneficiaries are the top and middle managers from municipal and regional water utility companies and officers in charge in municipalities.
The project which is supporting the Network is managed by GIZ, on behalf of Swiss SECO and German BMZ, and is implemented by a Project Implementation Team that consists of three regional networks IAWD, AQUASAN Network in B&H and NALAS.
How to apply?
If you wish to be part of this lifelearning experience please contact us by email or phone: FOCAL POINT: Jonida Ahmeti, jonida.ahmeti@shukalb.al; 04 2245 101.
For more information, visit the website: www.shukalb.al