Название практики |
Introduction of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles on the Isfara small transboundary river |
Use of the wide-span Valley Sprinkling Machine in Sh. Batyrov Daikhan Association for wheat watering |
Category |
Water resources |
Water resources |
Tool |
Public participation principle |
Sprinkling system |
Field of application |
- Use of water resources
- Use of land resources
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- Use of water resources
- Use of land resources
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Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change |
High |
Low |
Implemented by |
USAID/CAREC
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Representative of Valley in Turkmenistan, Erdem Cus-tomer Service
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Used by |
Country: Kyrgyzstan
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Country: Turkmenistan
Province: Ahal Region
District: Baharly District
Other settlement: Sh. Batyrov Daikhan Association
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Local specifics |
Transboundary river |
The site is located in the mid streams of the Amu Darya River (desert crust and virgin soils lands) |
Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.04.2012
End date: 31.10.2016
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Start date: 01.01.2014
End date: 31.12.2014
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Problem solved through this practice |
Imperfections of the water management mechanism in the Isfara small transboundary river basin |
Water deficit, poor irrigation technology |
Tools used in the practice |
The principle of stakeholder engagement in decision-making associated with water management of small transboundary river;
IWRM planning technique |
Wheat irrigation technology based on Valley Sprinkling Machine |
Description of the practice and its results |
The river originates in Kyrgyzstan in Ak-Suu Glacier on the northern slope of the Turkestan Ridge 3,193 m above sea level. The Ak-Suu ruins are located close to the river source. Near the settlement of Karavshin, the river is called the same name. Crossing the national border, the river merges with the Kshemysh River (Kshemyshsai) and, further on, the river receives the name of Isfara.
Actions:
Establishment of stakeholder groups, i.e. Small Basin Councils (SBC) representing local authorities, NGOs, water users and local communities. SBC secretariats independently hold internal semi-annual meetings. Thus, the SBCs serve as platforms to exchange opinions and information as well as take joint decisions associated with the enhancement of the overall situation in the river basin.
Results:
Creation of national Small Basin Councils (SBC) on the Isfara River allowed a platform for exchanging opinions and information as well as for drawing joint decisions to improve the overall situation in the Isfara River Basin, including the development of the IWRM basin plan for the target basin. |
The sprinkler is produced by the US Valley Company established in 1946 and considered one of the world leading designers and manufacturers of water-efficient irrigation and water supply equipment for agriculture, industry and municipal purposes.
Actions:
The first case of using such a large-scale sprinkling irrigation machine in Turkmenistan’s agriculture. The machine’s operation does not require careful field planning. The machine’s scale (extension up to 1,000 meters) allows it to irrigate up to 300 hectares of land. Frontal installation with reinforced irrigating shoulder bars moves back and forth across the field and ensures uniform watering of the whole acreage.
The government provides a 10-year soft loan with 1% annual interest rate to procure such units.
Results:
Application of water sprinklers allows the two-fold saving of water resources and higher yields. Due to its overall high quality and advantages, Turkmenistan’s agricultural producers became interested in the technology – multiple orders were placed to procure and install such smart sprinkling machines. |
Lessons learnt and recommendations made |
Lessons learnt:
Introduction of IWRM principles is the pre-requisite of stable and fair water supply irrespective of a given water user’s location.
Recommendations:
Currently, when local stakeholders are represented in SBCs and are engaged in joint water management, it is necessary to hold thematic seminars to ensure sustainability of SBC operations in the future. In the long term, it might be possible to establish a joint body to manage the whole river basin. |
Lessons learnt:
Advantage of sprinkling machines:
- fitting with fertilizer administration units;
- fitting with units for spraying disease, pest and weed control agents;
- capable to replace water spraying tractors;
- no need for seasonal field works;
- lower agricultural production costs.
Recommendations:
After successful testing, other candidates for the installation of irrigation machines declared their corresponding desire (Ashyk Aydyn Daikhan Association of Rukhubelent Etrap of Dashoguz Velayat that already installed a different type of sprinkling system covering 174 hectares). Since Akhal Region is close to the capital, it is necessary to introduce more water-efficient technologies focusing on garden and cucurbit crops to address food supply issues. |
Source of practice |
Foreign tools (transfer of foreign experience) |
- Domestic tools (outcomes of research by domestic R&D organizations),
- Foreign tools (transfer of foreign experience)
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Readiness for implementation |
1. Cost of implementation: High
2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha:
3. O&M costs: High
4. Expert support: Not needed
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1. Cost of implementation: High
2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha:
3. O&M costs: High
4. Expert support: Not needed
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Brief information on the project |
Development and implementation of basin plans constitute principal elements of integrated water resources management. Multi-agency coordination mechanism via basin councils or coordination groups is an important advantage of IWRM. This approach allows streamlined coordination and synergy of actions on all levels of management hierarchy.
Project title: Stakeholder partnership in joint policy-making: assistance to transboundary cooperation in small watersheds of Central Asia.
Project duration: Apr 2012-Oct 2016
Project goal and objectives: introduction of the integrated water resources management (IWRM) practice in three transboundary watersheds and its scaling-up in Central Asia.
Project beneficiaries: communities of the Isfara small transboundary river basin, specialists of water and environmental agencies, farmers.
Project implementer: USAID/CAREC. |
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Funding source |
USAID |
State funding + Sh. Batyrov Daikhan Association |
Information sources |
carecnet.org |
http://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/?id=7813 |
Contacts of a person, who filled this form |
SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date |
02.04.2018 |
17.04.2018 |