The Osh Water and Wastewater Rehabilitation Sub-Project comprises a €3 million sovereign loan. The proceeds of the loan would be on-lent to the water company. The sub-project, which will be co-financed by SECO, will address urgently needed water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation needs.
The EBRD provided a loan of up to €13.6 million to VRM LLP, the water company in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, to finance the modernisation of the wastewater treatment facilities. The investments are based on the immediate needs of the Company as identified in the Feasibility Study completed by international consultants in close collaboration with the Company. The investment programme consists of (i) upgrade of the existing WWTP; and (ii) sludge treatment and bio-gas plant.
The project’s objective was to ensure the microbiological safety of drinking water in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The project aimed to establish a standardized microbiological monitoring system in the region, based on international ISO/WHO standards.
The overall project objective is to prevent conflicts and support strengthened bilateral cooperation in transboundary water management in the Isfara River basin as the means to improve local livelihoods and prevent environmental degradation in the basin. The intended outputs are: (i) strengthened transboundary mechanisms (policies, institutions, practices etc.) for effective water management; and (ii) improved local cooperation and confidence-building in border areas.
Based on the outcomes of phase I, the project supported the regional dialogue on the strengthening of institutional and legal frameworks of water resources management in Central Asia, including under the umbrella of IFAS, as well as facilitated the understanding and application of international water law in the region.
SEP is abbreviation from Kyrgyz – Suunu Effectivduu Paidalanuu – Effcient Use of Water.
SEP project is aimed at empowering and enabling farmers to apply advanced water saving irrigation technologies. Starting from 2011 SEP is closely collaborating with Water Users Associations (WUA) and aimed at capacity building of WUA, improved cooperation between several WUA of one river basin and cooperation with the state water department and AO as well.
SEP has also a component on market testing of drip irrigation technology. Drip irrigation systems sourced from India and China are marketed on local market according to value/supply chain approach.
The objective of the Central Asia Hydrometeorology Modernization Project (CAHMP) is to improve the accuracy and timeliness of hydromet services in Central Asia, with particular focus on Kyrgyz Republic and Republic of Tajikistan. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is strengthening regional coordination and information sharing. The second component of the project is strengthening of hydromet services in Kyrgyz Republic. The third component of the project is strengthening of hydromet services in Republic of Tajikistan.
The EBRD is providing financing for a programme of priority capital investments, to improve the municipal solid waste management services in the City of Khujand, the capital of Soughd Province in the north of the country.
The EBRD is considering providing a loan of up to KZT 2.0 billion to support the rehabilitation and upgrade of the water supply and wastewater management system in Aktobe.
The project is to assist the country in strengthening and improving water resources management capability and irrigation service delivery for the benefit of water users by enforcement of the water code.
