PENSAAR 2020 VOLUME 1 Reference Situation

The work carried out in Phase 1 aimed to define the reference situation, based on two 49.steps: I) balance sheet of PEAASAR II, the strategic plan for the AA and SAR sector for the period 2007-13, ii) diagnosis of the current situation. This work was based on the following assumptions deemed necessary to ensure the success of PENSAAR 2020: • Support the strategy on the solid foundations that have been established in the past, including through previous strategic plans, building on what deserves the general acceptance of sectoral partners; • Identify and clarify in a consistent and evidence-based manner the causes of the problems affecting the sector. Three major strategic objectives and respective guidelines were defined in PEAASAR II, which framed the operational objectives and eight measures to be developed during the duration of that plan. The balance sheet of PEAASAR II was based on the assessment of progress and results achieved for each of the nine operational objectives and the effectiveness in implementing the eight proposed measures, based on data in 2007 and the vast majority of data made available by ERSAR for 2011. Since the audited data for 2012 will only be made available soon, it was not possible to use this information.Significant changes are not expected as most of the industry’s current successes and problems are not recent and have stabilised or stagnated over the past few years. Following the comparison of the situation at the beginning and end of the PEAASAR II period, the main results achieved are summarised and the key aspects identified and which should be taken into account in the definition of the 2014-2020 strategy are highlighted. The balance sheet, rather than assessing compliance with the strategy outlined in PEAASAR II, aims to identify the causes of the successes and failures achieved and reverse them in opportunities in the definition of PENSAAR 2020. An expeditious comparison is also made with some of the most pertinent aspects of the ex-ante analysis of PEAASAR II carried out by the National Water Council (CNA) in 2006. The balance sheet follows the diagnosis of the current situation, in which the main problems affecting the sector are identified.A large part of the findings of the PEAASAR II balance sheet supported the diagnosis, based on data obtained by ERSAR in 2011 and complemented by data provided by the CoA entities, in particular the APA and the AdP. The information is provided by EG and was aggregated by region, type of intervention area, management model of EG and its size. This aggregation was done to identify possible correlations with the performance of the EG. In the document only the figures and tables showing a correlation allowing conclusions to be drawn are included. In the end, we summarise the main aspects that underpin the presentation of a new paradigm that guided the strategic framework defined in Phase 2 of PENSAAR 2020, as well as a SWOT analysis.I) balance sheet of PEAASAR II, the strategic plan for the AA and SAR sector for the period 2007-13, ii) diagnosis of the current situation. This work was based on the following assumptions deemed necessary to ensure the success of PENSAAR 2020: • Support the strategy on the solid foundations that have been established in the past, including through previous strategic plans, building on what deserves the general acceptance of sectoral partners; • Identify and clarify in a consistent and evidence-based manner the causes of the problems affecting the sector. Three major strategic objectives and respective guidelines were defined in PEAASAR II, which framed the operational objectives and eight measures to be developed during the duration of that plan. The balance sheet of PEAASAR II was based on the assessment of progress and results achieved for each of the nine operational objectives and the effectiveness in implementing the eight proposed measures, based on data in 2007 and the vast majority of data made available by ERSAR for 2011. Since the audited data for 2012 will only be made available soon, it was not possible to use this information. Significant changes are not expected as most of the industry’s current successes and problems are not recent and have stabilised or stagnated over the past few years. Following the comparison of the situation at the beginning and end of the PEAASAR II period, the main results achieved are summarised and the key aspects identified and which should be taken into account in the definition of the 2014-2020 strategy are highlighted. The balance sheet, rather than assessing compliance with the strategy outlined in PEAASAR II, aims to identify the causes of the successes and failures achieved and reverse them in opportunities in the definition of PENSAAR 2020. An expeditious comparison is also made with some of the most pertinent aspects of the ex-ante analysis of PEAASAR II carried out by the National Water Council (CNA) in 2006. The balance sheet follows the diagnosis of the current situation, in which the main problems affecting the sector are identified. A large part of the findings of the PEAASAR II balance sheet supported the diagnosis, based on data obtained by ERSAR in 2011 and complemented by data provided by the CoA entities, in particular the APA and the AdP. The information is provided by EG and was aggregated by region, type of intervention area, management model of EG and its size. This aggregation was done to identify possible correlations with the performance of the EG. In the document only the figures and tables showing a correlation allowing conclusions to be drawn are included. In the end, we summarise the main aspects that underpin the presentation of a new paradigm that guided the strategic framework defined in Phase 2 of PENSAAR 2020, as well as a SWOT analysis.