Evaluation Recommendation 1:

Continue working on the draft position paper, and utilize the trilateral meetings (Dutch, PWA, and Netherlands) to discuss and agree on a transparent, equitable, and relevant transboundary arrangement and financial structure

Evaluation Recommendation 2:

Transboundary issues require better attention from both the technical and political levels of PA/PWA. Despite the documented dedication and engagement of relevant technical staff of the PWA in the development of the position paper, the involvement of the political/leadership level of PWA/PA in formulating a transboundary position is critical in ensuring a political cover and guidance to the technical outputs and discussions. The PA should consider formulating a ministerial committee (e.g.PWA, Ministry of Finance, MoLG, Ministry of Civil Affairs, and others) to guide and oversee the position of the PA in relation to transboundary matters.

Evaluation Recommendation 3:

In future interventions/phases, the selection of communities and LGs to be targeted should be done in full coordination between MoLG and PWA, bearing in mind the stages of creating RWUs as stipulated in the RWUs Roadmap.

Evaluation Recommendation 4:

To improve the planning, design and delivery of wastewater services, it is recommended to work with PWA in devising a national master plan and strategy for wastewater in Palestine. In addition to providing institutional capacity building and technical assistance to the existing wastewater department of the PWA.

Evaluation Recommendation 5:

We recommend that PWA develop a policy regarding wastewater including the criteria of selection of beneficiary communities of wastewater services and the reuse of treated wastewater. The reuse schemes could be coordinated with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA).

Evaluation Recommendation 6:

To clarify the roles at the beginning of the project as integral part of the project’s document and project’s governance structure.

Evaluation Recommendation 7:

The installed flow meters are vital in providing the PWA with accurate, and timely data about wastewater flows to the Israeli side. we recommend expanding the installation of flow meters to other streams and locations, and supporting PWA in collecting, and analyzing the data generated by the flow meters.

Evaluation Recommendation 8:

PWA and MoLG should follow up with the PMO regarding releasing the NIS 1.5 million (US$ 440,000) which was approved to subsidize house connections

Evaluation Recommendation 9:

For future interventions, and like the German funded projects, a special bank account should be opened to secure the contribution of the community and government before the approval/start of the project.

Evaluation Recommendation 10:

PWA and MOLG should follow up with LGs to make sure that the needed O&M plan and budget are available to operate and sustain the wastewater facilities

Evaluation Recommendation 11:

A written SoPs/manual for monitoring and operating the flow meters should be developed to assist PWA in utilizing these measurement systems. Training on data measurement and analysis could help in providing accurate and timely reporting to decision makers about transboundary wastewater.

Evaluation Recommendation 12:

PWA should follow up with LGs to ensure that the LGs submit the proposed tariff structure to WSRC for official approval

Evaluation Recommendation 13:

PWA and MoLG should include refresh training and awareness activities to local communities and LGs in their capacity building plans. UNDP should consider providing refresh training to the targeted LGs as part of the next phase/intervention.