Tajikistan Strengthening Water and Irrigation Management Project
Enhancing irrigation resilience and water management
Description
Strengthening Water and Irrigation Management Project aimts to: (i) strengthen capacity for water resources planning and irrigation management in Tajikistan and (ii) improve performance of selected irrigation schemes in the Vakhsh and Zarafshon river basins.
Technology
- Desktop/web-based application
- GIS
- Website
- Cloud
The project supports development and use of information systems, databases, and tools for monitoring, planning and managing water resources and irrigation schemes. These systems improve data availability on irrigation performance, water accounting and basin-level planning, supporting decision-making and early warningT
Target
- Public sector
The project primarily serves Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation (ALRI) and Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MEWR). It also benefits farmers, irrigation service providers and rural communities by improving water management services, infrastructure and information systems that underpin service planning and delivery.
Business model
- Donor support
The project is financed by the World Bank and European Commission and implemented by ALRI and MEWR.
Impact
The project contributes to improved water management and irrigation system performance by enhancing the resilience of water delivery infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity for planning and monitoring, and supporting development of water information systems. These efforts aim to increase productivity and efficiency in agricultural water use and support rural livelihoods under changing climate conditions.
Partners
Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation (ALRI), Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MEWR); European Commission; TajikNigim (research institute under MEWR)
