Ukraine is seeking to reduce its very high energy consumption, which puts a serious strain on the public budget, businesses and the population. The reforms that are urgently needed to achieve this goal, and which are also required as the country moves towards closer integration with the EU, have been launched but are making very slow progress. Attempts to pass new legislation become eroded between the institutions and the data needed to assess the patchy implementation process.
After the breakdown of the Soviet Union, communities in Ukraine inherited dysfunctional water systems. Most piped systems were constructed decades ago and have hardly been refurbished or replaced since. Lack of funds and capacities has led to the declining performance of water supply and sanitation services and increasing breakdown rates in water supply facilities.
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