Beirut:Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi has announced the commencement of the Water and Wastewater Management Programme Additional Phase (WAMA+), a project valued at pound 19.5 million. This initiative is funded by the European Union and Germany and is being implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the project is aimed at modernizing Lebanon's water sector through digital transformation and improved resource management. It is expected to enhance operational efficiency by introducing digital monitoring systems at 400 major water sources and updating records for about 800,000 subscribers across Lebanon's four regional water establishments.

The programme, which will run until mid-2029, is anticipated to bolster water supply management, reduce losses, improve billing and revenue collection, and enhance financial sustainability. German Ambassador Thomas Zanaisen and EU Deputy Head of Delegation Sami Al-Saadi have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting these reforms, emphasizing the importance of improving transparency and ensuring equitable access to water.

The funding for the project comprises pound 16.7 million from the European Union and pound 2.8 million from Germany.