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Posted by: Ecaterina Arvintii

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22 Jan. 2021 / 10:23

Government of Germany offers ten million euros to expand water supply services in rural areas

Moldova will receive a grant of ten million euros for the expansion of water supply services in rural areas. A Grant Agreement in this regard was signed by the Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Development Bank of Germany, on behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the project aims to improve the living conditions of the population by minimizing health risks and efficient use of natural resources by developing and expanding water supply services in rural areas. It is about connecting about five rural localities to the Chisinau-Straseni-Calarasi aqueduct.

Also, the Agreement provides for the provision of consultancy services to the Centru Regional Development Agency, as well as expertise services to support water operators in Straseni and Calarasi districts in expanding the supply area and in the restructuring process.

According to the quoted source, through this additional financing, the total budget of the project will reach 25 million euros, non-reimbursable assistance.

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