MASTER'S THESIS - SuSanA

Table of content
Preface..................................................................................................................................................I
List of Abbreviations............................................................................................................................II
Definitions...........................................................................................................................................V
1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Problem......................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Aim.............................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Milestones..................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Structure of the document .......................................................................................................2
2 Methodology.....................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Literature research.....................................................................................................................3
2.2 Talking with experts...................................................................................................................3
2.3 Site visits and interviews............................................................................................................4
2.4 Interview guideline ...................................................................................................................5
2.5 Stakeholder identification and procedures for small size sanitation projects...........................6
3 Background information Albania.......................................................................................................7
3.1 Background country information...............................................................................................7
3.1.1 Climate and nature.............................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Governmental structure of Albania...................................................................................8
3.1.3 Population and cultural specialities...................................................................................9
3.1.4 Economy...........................................................................................................................10
3.1.5 Environment.....................................................................................................................10
3.2 Albanian water and wastewater sector...................................................................................11
3.2.1 Water supply and wastewater situation..........................................................................11
3.2.2 Water sources and drinking water supply.......................................................................11
3.2.3 Wastewater handling.......................................................................................................12
3.2.4 Financial aspects of the water sector ..............................................................................16
3.2.5 Relevant laws and conventions........................................................................................17
3.2.6 Main institutions..............................................................................................................19
3.2.7 Involvement of donor organisations................................................................................21
3.2.7.1 Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusamenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH...................................21
3.2.7.2 Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW).....................................................................22
3.2.7.3 Albanian Development Fund (ADF)..........................................................................23
3.2.7.4 Other relevant donors..............................................................................................23
4 Presentation of technologies for rural areas...................................................................................24
4.1 Introduction to small and medium size technologies..............................................................24
4.1.1 Components of a sanitation system.................................................................................25
4.1.2 General background information of the site to select and design a treatment solution
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