Название практики | Introduction of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles on the Isfara small transboundary river | Increasing irrigation efficiency via laser planning (leveling) of irrigated land |
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Category | Water resources | Water resources |
Tool | Public participation principle | Irrigation technique and technology |
Field of application |
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Usability of practice for adaptation to climate change | High | Moderate |
Implemented by | USAID/CAREC |
Management Department of the Foundation for Reclamation Improvement of Irrigated Land |
Used by |
Country: Kyrgyzstan |
Country: Uzbekistan Province: Fergana Region District: Kuva District Other settlement: Khamroli-Ota Farm (Kuva) and Azamat Tazhribakor Farm (Mirzaabad) |
Local specifics | Transboundary river |
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Practice usage period |
Start date: 01.04.2012 End date: 31.10.2016 |
Start date: 01.01.2010 End date: 31.12.2012 |
Problem solved through this practice | Imperfections of the water management mechanism in the Isfara small transboundary river basin |
Land degradation, water loss in the fields; reduction of irrigation and soil flushing efficiency; inefficient distribution of water resources; rising ground water level |
Tools used in the practice | The principle of stakeholder engagement in decision-making associated with water management of small transboundary river; IWRM planning technique |
Technology of laser planning (leveling) of irrigated land |
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. |
Initially, the laser technology was applied to develop virgin acreage for principal land planning. Later, it was used for routine land planning (smoothing). In recent years, the application of laser planning technology almost stopped due to lack of resources, but this case study shows how relevant it is in the current context. Actions:
Results: Technical:
Financial and economic:
Environmental: • improved land reclamation condition (ground water mineralization decreased, thus, leading to contraction of salinized acreage). |
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: The practice demonstrates the need for periodic (routine) laser planning (leveling) of irrigated land to enhance irrigation efficiency. Recommendations: For routine land smoothing, it is desirable to combine land laser planning with deep land loosening. |
Source of practice | Foreign tools (transfer of foreign experience) |
Foreign tools (transfer of foreign experience) |
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 |
1. Cost of implementation: High 2. Approximate cost of investment per 1 ha: 3. O&M costs: High 4. Expert support: Not needed |
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: Application of GIS-technologies for reclamation. Project duration: Jan 2010-Dec 2012 (3 years). Project goal and objectives: comprehensive support of Reclamation Expedition (RE) specialists; introduction of new technologies; enhancing RE technical capacities to ensure a more expedient implementation of projects to improve the reclamation condition of irrigated land with the aim of receiving better agricultural yields with the simultaneous maintenance of environmental equilibrium in the area. Project beneficiaries: Fergana Region and Syr Daria Region Reclamation Expeditions. Project implementer: Management Department of the Foundation for Reclamation Improvement of Irrigated Land. |
Funding source | USAID | UNDP |
Information sources | Ekologicheski Vestnik (Environmental Digest) Journal, Issue 11, 2012 (http://lrf.uz/?p=286&lang=ru). |
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Contacts of a person, who filled this form | SIC ICWC |
SIC ICWC |
Form submission date | 02.04.2018 | 19.04.2018 |