Strengthening Analysis for Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Asia

This report outlines a 3-year program to
upgrade the knowledge platform for managing water resources
in Central Asia. Its ultimate purpose is to enhance the
ability of all countries to engage in evidenced- based
dialogue on water and energy management. It focuses on
regional actions, linking all five countries plus
Afghanistan, but recognizes the essential role of national
initiatives. It covers the core elements of a modern
decision support system and, based on extensive
consultations, supports a change in accessing, developing,
and sharing information and analysis. The intended outcomes
of the road map are to: (i) establish a knowledge platform
that is accepted by countries as a basis for cooperative
actions; (ii) enhance capacity and knowledge sharing at the
national and regional levels; and (iii) directly improve
management of water at national and transboundary scales.