Название практики |
Introduction of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles on the Isfara small transboundary river |
Application of tubular outlet flowmeters |
Category |
Water resources |
Water resources |
Tool |
Public participation principle |
Means and methods of water accounting |
Field of application |
- Use of water resources
- Use of land resources
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Use of water resources |
Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change |
High |
Moderate |
Implemented by |
USAID/CAREC
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Institute of Water Issues, Hydropower and Ecology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan (IWIHE of the AS of the RTj)
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Used by |
Country: Kyrgyzstan
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Country: Tajikistan
Province: Khatlon Region
District: Jilikul
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Local specifics |
Transboundary river |
- Located in the valley part of the Vakhsh River Basin (river catchment area);
- Deep (below 3 meters) ground water occurrence;
- Middle loamy soils.
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Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.04.2012
End date: 31.10.2016
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Start date: 01.04.2010
End date: 31.10.2011
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Problem solved through this practice |
Imperfections of the water management mechanism in the Isfara small transboundary river basin |
Uneven distribution of irrigation water, lack of water accounting means to ensure observance of recommended irrigation norms for cotton |
Tools used in the practice |
The principle of stakeholder engagement in decision-making associated with water management of small transboundary river;
IWRM planning technique |
Tubular water outlet flowmeter |
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. |
Actions:
- Construction of tubular water outlet flowmeter with removable nozzles (procurement of polyethylene piping to make tubular water outlets and matching nozzles); - Installation of tubular water outlet flowmeter along temporary sprinklers.
Results:
Financial and economic:
saving of irrigation water; low cost of irrigation system automation (total kit cost: $500/ha) with the service life of 5 years.
Technical:
simple design allowing a more even distribution of irrigation water stream among furrows, thus, ensuring the prescribed water supply mode.
Social:
improved working conditions of irrigators; lower labor needs/costs; enhanced mutual trust among farmers and water users. |
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:
Installation and deployment of tubular water outlet flowmeter allows to improve the uniformity of irrigation stream’s distribution among furrows and conduct irrigation water accounting.
Recommendations:
It is necessary to widely use the small-scale irrigation automation means like the tubular water outlet flowmeters which have simple design, are convenient to operate, are low-cost and mobile and ensure supply of the prescribed amount of irrigation water. |
Source of practice |
Foreign tools (transfer of foreign experience) |
Domestic tools (outcomes of research by domestic R&D organizations) |
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. |
Project title: Watering technology based on tubular water outlet flowmeters.
Project duration: Apr 2010-Oct 2011.
Project goal and objectives: development and deployment of a crop watering technology for dekhan farms of the Republic of Tajikistan allowing to significantly increase the efficiency of water use.
Project beneficiaries: members of “Istikol” WUA (Water User Association).
Project implementer: Institute of Water Issues, Hydropower and Ecology of the Academy of Sciences of the RTj |
Funding source |
USAID |
“Tajikistan Water Partnership” NGO |
Information sources |
carecnet.org |
Report by the Innovation Technology Department of the IWIHE of the AS of the RTj, Dushanbe, 2012, 45 p. |
Contacts of a person, who filled this form |
SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date |
02.04.2018 |
02.04.2018 |