KEY ASPECTS
In the previous phases of the project, CSD engineers supported the municipality of Shkodra to implement a new waste management plan. The existing system was assessed, scenarios and business models were elaborated and support was provided to tenders for contract related processes. These activities were further developed in 2015.
Additionally, in 2015, the Albania territorial reform merged 273 municipalities into 61 and 61 new mayors were elected. In order to increase their awareness of the waste management sector, give them an understanding of the opportunities and risks related to the territorial reform and share the Swiss knowledge and experience about efficient waste management, a study tour was organized in Switzerland in September. The study tour included workshops, visits and experience sharing and focused on :
- organizational and governance aspects of the waste management system (including the cost and tariff systems) ;
- technical and optimization solutions related to waste collection and treatment in the framework of territorial reforms ;
- options and practices for intermunicipal collaboration as well as the relations between the local, regional and national levels.