The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to: (i) strengthen capacity for water resources planning and irrigation management in Tajikistan and (ii) improve performance of selected irrigation schemes in the Vakhsh and Zarafshon river basins. The project has assessed medium and large irrigation schemes using metrics of need and impact relating to rehabilitation and modernization and uses these assessments to prioritize scheme. Indicators of scheme performance will be monitored during implementation to track improvement. Performance of schemes will be considered in terms of water delivery, energy efficiency, and economic productivity.