MACS provided the Backstopping Mandate of the institutional component in the framework of the SECO Syrdarya Water Supply Project in Uzbekistan.
The institutional project component provided the following technical assistance
This component comprises the following two sub-components, whereby Sub-Component B1 is divided in two further Sub-Components B1a and B1b.
Sub-Component 1: A corporate development programme for three regional enterprises;
Sub-Component 2: Limited and targeted measures to assist in the reform of the regulatory framework in the following four selected areas: (a) tariff setting and sector financing policy; (b) performance accountability policy; (c) private sector participation policy; and (d) public oversight policy.”
The Backstopping Mandate supported SECO in the steering and monitoring of the institutional project and also act as a sounding board. The tasks included reviewing project reports and the operational plan, but also providing recommendations for the continuation of the project and its work.
Based on his career as financial consultant and development banker, Thomas thought consulting and management services in the utility sectors should integrate economists and engineers as well as social scientists in a core team of permanent international staff for sustainable solutions. Thus MACS was born.
His experience in micro- and macro-economic policy analysis as well as detailed sector assessments in the fields of Finance, Water and Energy makes Thomas an expert in developing comprehensive finance strategies for network utilities including building the institutional and policy framework around it.
As one of the Partners and Managing Directors of MACS he is responsible for strategic development and controlling.