The Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water, Mr. Joe Saddi, announced on October 21, 2026 the launching of the €19.5 million Water and Wastewater Management Programme Additional Phase (WAMA+). The program will be financed by the European Union (EU) and Germany, and will be implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The project aims to modernize Lebanon's water sector by promoting digital transformation, enhancing water resource management, and improving operational efficiency. More specifically, the project will run until mid-2029 and will entail the installation of digital monitoring systems at 400 major water sources, in addition to updating the records of approximately 800,000 subscribers across Lebanon's four regional water establishments. In this context, Minister Saddi indicated that the program is expected to improve water supply management, curb water losses, strengthen billing and revenue collection mechanisms, and promote the sector's financial sustainability. In a related note, the German Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Thomas Zanaisen, and the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation, Mr. Sami Al-Saadi, reiterated their commitment to supporting reforms in Lebanon's water sector, enhancing transparency, and ensuring equitable access to water resources. It is worth noting that the program's total financing comprises €16.7 million in contributions from the European Union and €2.8 million from Germany.