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.
Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
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Kirguistán |
Agua
Política del sector del agua
Preservación de los recursos hídricos |
01.09.2022
- 30.06.2028 |
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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Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE ABASTECIMIENTO DE AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO
ABASTECIMIENTO DE AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Política de recursos hídricos y gestión administrativa
Protección de recursos hídricos (incluida la recolección de datos)
Temas transversales El proyecto apoya también mejoras en la organización contraparte
Tipo de ayuda Mandato con fondos fiduciarios
Mandato sin fondos fiduciarios
Número de proyecto 7F08808
Contexto | 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). |
Objetivos | Environmentally sustainable & rational use of water resources in the Kyrgyz Republic, enabled by strong regulatory functions. |
Grupos destinarios |
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Efectos a medio plazo |
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Resultados |
Resultados previstos: 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. Resultados de las fases anteriores: The Inception Phase: |
Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato ONG internacional o extranjera |
Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores |
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Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 3’000’000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 146’716 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 3’000’000 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto suizo CHF 150’000 Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF 3’000’000 |
Fases del proyecto | Fase 1 01.09.2022 - 30.06.2028 (Fase en curso) |