The PPIP aims to support the identification, preparation, and implementation of technically, financially, economically, environmentally, and socially sound investment projects in the forestry, solid waste, and water and sanitation sectors.
As introduced by Eng. Deonlido da Silva, Director General of Planning and Territory, from the Ministry of Planning and Territory, “the Risk Workshop today could help all of us who are part of the PPIP Programme to better prepare ourselves and to identify potential problems before they occur and have a plan for addressing them.”
The workshop took place simultaneously in Dili and online. It included participants from the Ministry of Planning and Territory, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the Ministry of State Administration, BEE-Timor-Leste, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the National Development Agency , the National Authority for Water and Sanitation, the Ministry of Finance, and the Dili Municipality.
Participants in two working groups discussed potential risks. Notably, both groups identified as particularly relevant the risks of “Low willingness to raise tariffs to cover costs of improved service delivery (water, solid waste)” and the risk of “Changing priorities by project sponsors and/or stakeholders” particularly in the context of the coming elections. Mitigation strategies included a reinforced communication among stakeholders and engaging communities to find a balance between quality of service and prices.
Furthermore, at the end of the meeting, participants asked questions to Mr Raoul Pedrazzani, PPIP project coordinator from EIB, who also congratulated the participants for their productive discussion.
For more information please contact:
Mr Jan Drozdz, PPIP Team Leader
Email: jadrx(at)cowi.com