A meeting was convened between the Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Adiz Boboyev, and representatives from the World Bank. The meeting, which took place with the participation of key figures such as Azad Abdulhamid, head of water resources management projects at the World Bank, Eskender Trushin, the World Bank representative in Uzbekistan, Jamal Tukhtayev, deputy director of the Department of Development and Analysis of Social Production Infrastructure, and Bekhzod Khamroyev, head of the Department of Cooperation with the World Bank Group, focused on addressing critical issues related to water supply projects, MEF of Uzbekistan reported.
The primary topics of discussion centered around ongoing projects in the realm of water supply, with a specific emphasis on the implementation of advanced water-saving technologies and the efficient management of water resources. Additionally, methods for measuring water resource consumption were thoroughly examined during the meeting.
During the discussions, the World Bank representatives were apprised of the special attention being given by the President of Uzbekistan to the timely implementation of measures crucial for the development and reform of the water sector. The meeting served as a platform to hear proposals from the World Bank representatives on the more effective continuation of the ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan's water management sector.
In addition to exploring ongoing projects and reforms, the meeting delved into existing challenges within Uzbekistan's water resource management system. Discussions included an examination of the current management structure, systematic approaches to problem-solving, and insights from international experiences. Notably, experiences from countries such as Turkey, the People's Republic of China, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Egypt were considered as valuable references.
Current water resource management strategies
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has recently examined proposals aimed at optimizing water resource utilization in Uzbekistan, with a focus on improving water efficiency in agriculture. Recognizing the urgency of addressing water scarcity, the government is actively taking steps to transform water management and promote sustainable agricultural practices, as reported by the governmental portal.
Uzbekistan has made notable progress in the adoption of water-saving technologies. This includes the conversion of 472,000 hectares to drip irrigation, 48,000 hectares to sprinkler irrigation, and 97,000 hectares incorporating various water-efficient techniques. The implementation of laser leveling on 649,000 hectares of land has led to significant water savings. In 2023 alone, these initiatives resulted in a remarkable conservation of 2 bn cubic meters of water, equivalent to the annual consumption of the entire Bukhara region.
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