Water Use Permits in Kyrgyzstan (WUP KG)
Excessive water use leads to the depletion and pollution of this vital resource. In a significant paradigm shift, the Kyrgyz authorities are planning to enhance the protection of water resources by promoting a rational use through strong regulatory functions. Switzerland is partnering with the Kyrgyz authorities in the establishment and the institutionalization of such functions, by supporting the introduction of a water use permitting system that will enable a proper supervision of quantity and quality parameters.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Kirghizistan |
Eau
Politique du secteur de l’eau
Conservation des ressources en eau |
01.09.2022
- 31.12.2028 |
CHF 3’000’000
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- Cluster water users (irrigation, drinking water, business, industry)
- Basin authorities
- Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision (MinNature)
- An effective and novel water resource accounting and planning system is operational throughout the country.
- An effective and novel system for water use permitting and pricing is operational throughout the country.
- The knowledge on sustainable water use through enhanced data management and active engagement of stakeholders is broadly advanced.
- Confirmed the relevance of the project
- Concluded that knowing the volume of natural water resources is key to regulating its use
- Found that existing draft basin plans have substantial potential for improvements
- Proposes that basin plans and sub-basins plans will serve as basis for introducing permits system
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Project Agreement between the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision (MinNature) of the Kyrgyz Republic and Switzerland; Mandate agreement for project implementation with the International Office for Water (IOW) in France
- SDC National Water Resources Mgmt. (NWRM) for Water Information system
- SDC reg. project on support to hydromets for local quantitative management plan pilots at sub-basin scale
- EU budget support (key water sect reform indicators conditioned to disbursements)
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE DISTRIBUTION d'EAU & ASSAINISSEMENT
DISTRIBUTION d'EAU & ASSAINISSEMENT
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Politique et gestion administrative du secteur de l’eau
Préservation des ressources en eau (y compris collecte de données)
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Mandat avec gestion de fonds
Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Numéro de projet 7F08808
Contexte | Water scarcity is a major issue in Kyrgyzstan and it is exacerbated by inefficient use, growing populations and climate change. The country cannot afford this for much longer; it is vital to establish a comprehensive, strongly regulated water governance system. A functioning water use permits system is a key instrument for regulating the (rational) water use. Up to now, water resources were often seen through the prism of consumption only, which is at best incomplete and at worst counterproductive. In simple terms: anyone could use as much water as they wanted, uncontrolled. Without a functioning permits system, there can be no sustainable progress. The WUP will support the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology & Technical Supervision (MinNature) in their efforts to strengthen the water use permit system (surface, ground and pollution). As a result, water authorities will be able to establish binding standards and norms and ensure that users are in compliance therewith (for both water quantity and quality). |
Objectifs | Environmentally sustainable & rational use of water resources in the Kyrgyz Republic, enabled by strong regulatory functions. |
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Effets à moyen terme |
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Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: 1.1: The pilot river basin management plan (RBMP) is reviewed and updated, and the national strategy for upscaling to other basins is developed. 1.2: A local quantitative management plan (QMP) is developed at sub-basin scale and water-saving objectives and related priority actions are defined. 2.1: Processes, procedures, and tools for effective water permitting and pricing are introduced. 2.2: The legislation on water pricing is improved and institutional capacities are reinforced. 3.1: Capacities of beneficiary institutions and local experts are built and strengthened, relevant stakeholders are closely involved and informed. 3.2: Relevant data is managed, valorized and shared. Principaux résultats antérieurs: The Inception Phase: |
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère |
Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs |
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Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 3’000’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 386’716 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 150’000 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 3’000’000 |
Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.09.2022 - 31.12.2028 (Phase en cours) |