World Bank to allocate $20 million for water management in Central Asia
The World Bank will allocate 20 $ million to improve cooperation and water management in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya river basins.
The regional initiative, called Cooperation for Effective Water Governance in Central Asia, or CAWEC, is scheduled to run until June 30, 2031.
The project is expected to help Central Asian countries prepare joint water projects, modernize water metering systems, improve data sharing and strengthen regional institutions responsible for managing the two major river basins.
According to World Bank estimates, about 40 million people across Central Asia could benefit directly or indirectly from the project.
The funding is divided into four main components.
$3 million for joint projects
The money will be used to prepare up to six joint projects involving at least two countries.
Rather than financing construction directly, the grant will cover feasibility studies, technical documentation, and environmental and social assessments.
The proposed projects may include the modernization of irrigation systems, water storage facilities and jointly managed hydraulic structures.
The completed documentation is expected to help the participating countries secure additional funding for construction and implementation.
$9.5 million for water metering and digitalization
Nearly half of the project budget will be used to modernize water metering systems in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins.
Plans include installing measuring devices, servers and equipment for the remote transmission of data.
The new systems are expected to improve the speed and accuracy of information sharing, water accounting and distribution, as well as water availability forecasts.
$6 million for training and research
This funding will be used to strengthen regional water institutions, including bodies operating under the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea and the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basin water organizations.
Up to 100 specialists will be trained to work with information systems, climate forecasts and modern water management tools.
The project also provides for study visits, conferences and professional exchanges.
Part of the funding will support joint research by universities and scientific institutions from at least two countries. The studies will focus on water conservation, climate change and the management of transboundary rivers.
$1.5 million for project management
The remaining 1.5 $ million will finance the establishment and operation of a project implementation unit under the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea.
The unit will oversee procurement, financial management, monitoring, reporting and public communication.
The funding will also cover audits, implementation oversight and compliance with World Bank requirements.
Separate 75 $ million grant approved for Tajikistan
On June 29, the World Bank approved a separate 75 $ million grant for Tajikistan under the second phase of the Strengthening Water and Irrigation Management project, known as SWIM-2.
The project is expected to continue until June 30, 2032.
Of the total funding, 64 $ million will be used to modernize irrigation and drainage infrastructure, 7.5 $ million will support water management reforms, and 3.5 $ million will cover project management.
The regional initiative, called Cooperation for Effective Water Governance in Central Asia, or CAWEC, is scheduled to run until June 30, 2031.
The project is expected to help Central Asian countries prepare joint water projects, modernize water metering systems, improve data sharing and strengthen regional institutions responsible for managing the two major river basins.
According to World Bank estimates, about 40 million people across Central Asia could benefit directly or indirectly from the project.
The funding is divided into four main components.
$3 million for joint projects
The money will be used to prepare up to six joint projects involving at least two countries.
Rather than financing construction directly, the grant will cover feasibility studies, technical documentation, and environmental and social assessments.
The proposed projects may include the modernization of irrigation systems, water storage facilities and jointly managed hydraulic structures.
The completed documentation is expected to help the participating countries secure additional funding for construction and implementation.
$9.5 million for water metering and digitalization
Nearly half of the project budget will be used to modernize water metering systems in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins.
Plans include installing measuring devices, servers and equipment for the remote transmission of data.
The new systems are expected to improve the speed and accuracy of information sharing, water accounting and distribution, as well as water availability forecasts.
$6 million for training and research
This funding will be used to strengthen regional water institutions, including bodies operating under the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea and the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basin water organizations.
Up to 100 specialists will be trained to work with information systems, climate forecasts and modern water management tools.
The project also provides for study visits, conferences and professional exchanges.
Part of the funding will support joint research by universities and scientific institutions from at least two countries. The studies will focus on water conservation, climate change and the management of transboundary rivers.
$1.5 million for project management
The remaining 1.5 $ million will finance the establishment and operation of a project implementation unit under the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea.
The unit will oversee procurement, financial management, monitoring, reporting and public communication.
The funding will also cover audits, implementation oversight and compliance with World Bank requirements.
Separate 75 $ million grant approved for Tajikistan
On June 29, the World Bank approved a separate 75 $ million grant for Tajikistan under the second phase of the Strengthening Water and Irrigation Management project, known as SWIM-2.
The project is expected to continue until June 30, 2032.
Of the total funding, 64 $ million will be used to modernize irrigation and drainage infrastructure, 7.5 $ million will support water management reforms, and 3.5 $ million will cover project management.
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