The objective of this project is to assist the GoK in identifying utility services reform options 
to achieve operationally and financially sustainable electricity, water and wastewater/sanitation 
services (utility services) in South Tarawa, Kiribati.

These reforms are aimed at:  (a) promoting socio economic development of Kiribati, in particular, 
to make available efficient, reliable and affordable utility services; and (b) fostering an 
operating environment and implementing a business model to encourage innovation and investment, 
increase service levels, create jobs, retain skills and reduce costs to achieve financially 
sustainable utility services.  The reforms are expected to include improving performance of the 
existing State Owned Enterprise (SOE), the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and increasing 
opportunities for private participation in the delivery of utility services.  The reform of the 
utility services sector is a priority for the GoK.