CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2011
| Author | Soliev, Ilhom Solievich |
|---|---|
| Title | The role of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in fostering transboundary cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin, the case of the Rogun Dam construction |
| Summary | The present study summarizes the historical evolution of institutionalization in the relatively young transboundary Aral Sea Basin with special emphasis to the main coordinating body of the Basin – the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination. The thesis includes: first, the review of the most relevant theories on transboundary water cooperation along with potential factors influencing effective management of shared river water resources; second, the features and description of the Aral Sea Basin with the chronology of emerging problems and attempts of solutions – agreements, establishment of institutions; third, the analysis of the current level of interstate water relations in the Basin with a specific focus on the role of the ICWC in fostering transboundary water cooperation; and finally, the case study of the most contentious and currently ongoing Rogun Project on the transboundary river Amu Darya – potentially highest dam in the world. The study has been completed mainly through archival research and interviews with competent scientists and authorities. Although there are numerous points of improvement in activities and policies carried out by the ICWC, the findings of the thesis are contrary to what is promoted by the ICWC itself and question the prestige of the ICWC as a reliable platform for long term transboundary water cooperation in the Basin. |
| Supervisor | Mnatsakanian, Ruben Artyomovich |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2011/soliev_ilhom.pdf |
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