Uzbekistan will receive funds to improve water management in the face of climate change

Published 2022년 9월 2일

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to supporting Uzbekistan with a loan of $150 million and a grant of $3 million to enhance the country's land and water management systems, with the aim of boosting agricultural productivity and improving food and water security. This initiative, part of the Climate Change Adaptive Water Resources Management in the Aral Sea Basin Sector project, will focus on modernizing irrigation and drainage systems, and will provide training in advanced water management practices. Additionally, the ADB has offered a $300,000 grant from its High Technology Fund and a technical assistance grant of $850 thousand to support the implementation of the National Strategy for Water Resources Management and Irrigation.

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Funds from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help Uzbekistan improve land and water management and improve the country's agricultural productivity, food and water security. We are talking about providing a loan in the amount of $150 million plus a grant of $3 million, which will be used for the above goals within the framework of the Climate Change Adaptive Water Resources Management in the Aral Sea Basin Sector project, writes Nuz.uz. This project will focus on modernizing selected irrigation and drainage systems, as well as creating new management capabilities. In addition to the funds transferred, there is also a $300,000 grant provided by the ADB High Technology Fund. ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Evgeny Zhukov explained: “ADB is committed to strengthening water management in Uzbekistan. The country depends on precious transboundary waters, which are vital for agricultural production. It is the main source of livelihood for half of the country's rural ...

Source: Eastfruit