Tajikistan Strengthening Water and Irrigation Management Project
Enhancing irrigation resilience and water management
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
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.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
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
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
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 modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
The project is financed by the World Bank and European Commission and implemented by ALRI and MEWR.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
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.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation (ALRI), Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MEWR); European Commission; TajikNigim (research institute under MEWR)
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better environment
Better life
Better production
