Title

Uzbekistan: Improved irrigation based on IWRM approaches
Country
Uzbekistan
Summary

Uzbekistan is experiencing water scarcity, an issue which will be exacerbated with increased demand. Although policies exist, the water seldom reaches the end water users. To combat this issue, action has been taken by GWP Uzbekistan to conduct trainings and workshops on the dissemination of IWRM to encourage a participatory multi-sector approach. This case study illustrates the importance of public awareness, and work distribution at all levels.
Related IWRM Tools
  • Community-based water supply and management organisations (
    B2.03
    )
  • Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (
    B3.05
    )
  • Training Water Professionals (
    B4.02
    )
Keywords
Food and Nutrition Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Lessons Learned

IWRM is a complex approach that requires work to be done at different levels and sectors (e.g technical improvements, public involvement, and institutional rearrangements).

Increased public awareness and involvement can be achieved through number of round tables, seminar and workshops involving water suppliers and water users. However it is important to focus on practical improvements at the same time.

Rigid administrative system of water management can be improved by institutional changes that allow decentralized approaches with massive public participation in water management, such as establishment of Water Users Associations based on hydrographic principle.

Technical improvement should be also considered part of the IWRM implementation.
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