Evaluation of the Reconstruction & Development of the Potable Water Distribution Service In Mosul, Iraq

The objective of the project was to ensure the immediate recovery of the water service in Mosul while also ensuring long-term development, offering a pilot for the nexus from humanitarian to development work. It also aimed to explore the partnership with ICRC, providing a pilot for the collaboration between the two institutions.

The project demonstrated that working on the nexus from humanitarianism to development work in Iraq can succeed. Today, the capacity of the operator has improved, particularly in SCADA for network monitoring and GIS for asset management, and it is more capable to absorb additional support. Infrastructure and equipment support provided by the project adhered to sustainability considerations, keeping them in very good conditions. However, the overarching environment of public management in Iraq, which does not prioritize planning, is challenging to long-term goals. This is reflected in the low usability and adoption of the Master Plan. The current inability to rely on ministerial loans to fund future investments by AFD is also a challenge.