CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Zhaliazouskaya, Stafaniya |
|---|---|
| Title | Perspectives on the Establishment of Integrated Watershed Management in the Amudarya and Syrdarya River Basins |
| Summary | The given study examines the current state of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) implementation in the Amudarya and Syrdarya river basins of Central Asia. The research establishes an analytical framework by exploring the interrelationships between IWRM and IWM concepts and explores their practical implications in the region. Findings reveal that while Central Asian countries have made significant efforts to improve water resource management at the national scale, there are still challenges due to political, legal, and financial discrepancies that hinder the effectiveness of institutions in performing management of the two main watersheds of the region. The study identifies key issues, including the lack of clear water allocation principles, competing sectoral demands, and the prioritization of national interests over basin-wide needs. These factors contribute to the fragmentation of water management at both national and regional levels. The research emphasizes the importance of developing comprehensive basin management plans, strengthening institutional coordination, and promoting data sharing as the developing new region-specific principal grounds for integrated watershed management, which could bring clarity into the institutional structure and operational tasks at all levels. |
| Supervisor | Lagutov, Victor |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/zhaliazouskaya_stafa.pdf |
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