Baghdad Water Supply and Sewerage Improvement Project

The development objective of the Baghdad Water and Sewerage Improvement Project for Iraq is to improve the quality of drinking water supply and wastewater services in Baghdad. The project comprises of three components. The first component, institutional strengthening for integrated urban water management and utility management, and creating an enabling environment for private sector engagement will support the Mayoralty of Baghdad (MoB) in operational and strategic decision making with regard to Baghdad’s water security and water conservation. The second component is investment in drinking water supply and wastewater infrastructure. The third component, project management, studies, and monitoring and evaluation will support the operation of the project management unit (PMU) in the MoB.