A second phase of the EU-WOP Programme (EU-WOP 2), launched in 2024, will run until 2030. The new phase will support the development of 15-20 new Water Operators' Partnerships, while expanding or scaling up successful partnerships from Phase 1 for four more years.
EU-WOP 2 will continue to support utilities in developing, anchoring and applying capacity for sustainable performance improvements. The new phase will further emphasise the potential of digitalization, investment linking and human rights frameworks to leverage capacity improvements for sustainable services.
Utilities in eligible countries that are committed to making transformative improvements towards the SDGs and supporting their peer utilities are encouraged to seize the opportunity presented by the new phase of the programme.
The application portal is open for submission of proposals.
Details on the call, including the application process, eligibility criteria and list of eligible countries, are available in the call for applications package.