METHODOLOGY
The project drew on established OECD methodology and previous work undertaken by GWP-Med and the OECD in Egypt and Lebanon. The methodology built on the implementers’ long-standing practice of providing neutral platforms for building consensus and sharing good practices among a wide range of stakeholders. The process involved evidence-based national and regional policy dialogues, fact-finding missions, analytical reports, bilateral and multilateral interviews, questionnaires, case studies and peer-reviews. The work fully utilised networks, committees and partnerships facilitated by both GWP-Med and OECD, and capitalised on the co-ownership of the UfM Secretariat in support of its labelled projects.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Project was implemented over three years (mid 2013 - mid 2016) involving work at national and regional levels:
National Component
Country reviews developed through policy dialogues.
Objective: to identify main governance challenges to financing the Mediterranean water sector, including through Private Sector Participation (PSP), via in-depth technical work and multi-stakeholder policy dialogues.
The dialogues complemented the technical work and pave the way for recommendations and an action plan for reforms based on international best practices.
Regional Component
Dialogue to share policy experiences and promote best practices.
Objective: to support the sharing of experiences across the Mediterranean and beyond.
The project facilitated the interface between policy-makers and private sector actors on governance reforms enhancing the financial sustainability in the water sector.