📋 Tender Overview
Project ID: 56006
Status: Exploratory
Location: Azerbaijan
Business Sector: Municipal Infrastructure
Notice Type: State
Environmental Category: B
Approval Date: 11 Feb 2026
Disclosure date: 24 Oct 2025
Project Description
A sovereign loan of up to EUR 89 million to the Republic of Azerbaijan (the "Borrower") for the benefit of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency (the "Water Agency"), a government entity responsible for managing the water sector in Azerbaijan. The Bank will support the construction of water supply, sanitation and stormwater management networks and the biological treatment units of the Wastewater Treatment Plant ("WWTP") in the city of Shaki and the neighbouring villages (the "Project").
Project Objectives
The Project will support the development of a modern and resilient infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted water supply and wastewater management services and expand stormwater management infrastructure against flood risks in Shaki city and the neighbouring villages (Okhud, Kish and Qokhmuq). The Project is expected to have significant positive environmental impact by reducing pollution and emissions from untreated wastewater, improving surface water quality, and enhancing resilience to climate change risks.
Transition Impact
ETI score: 72
The Project will help to promote the Green transition quality by improving water supply services, reducing water losses and ensuring adequate wastewater treatment in Shaki. The Project will also support the Inclusive transition quality through the development of a tailored skills development training programme for water sector.
