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1 Djumaboev, Kakhramon; Hamidov, A.; Anarbekov, Oyture; Gafurov, Zafar; Tussupova, K. 2017. Impact of institutional change on irrigation management: a case study from southern Uzbekistan. Water, 9(6):1-17. [doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/w9060419]
Irrigation management ; Irrigation systems ; Irrigation water ; Infrastructure ; Institutional development ; Collective action ; Governance ; Sustainable development ; Water user associations ; Water resources ; Water management ; Water use ; Agricultural production ; Farmers ; Households ; Communities ; Case studies / Uzbekistan / Kashkadarya Province
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048175)
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The rapidly growing population in Uzbekistan has put massive pressure on limited water resources, resulting in frequent water shortages. Irrigation is by far the major water use. Improving irrigation water use through the institutional change of establishing water consumer associations (WCAs) has been identified as a way to increase agricultural production and meet the food demand in the area. However, most WCAs are not fully able to organize collective action or generate sufficient funds to carry out their responsibilities. This study investigated the water-resource-related challenges faced by WCAs and local farmers in Kashkadarya Province in Uzbekistan, using semi-structured expert interviews and focus group discussions. The resulting data were analyzed using qualitative analysis software (Atlas.ti). The results indicated that outdated infrastructure, poor governance, and farmers’ non-payment of irrigation service fees hamper sustainable water management. Greater trust and communication within the WCAs would make an important contribution to effective collective action and to the long-term sustainability of local associations.
2 Gafurov, Zafar; Eltazarov, Sarvarbek; Akramov, Bekzod; Djumaboev, Kakhramon; Anarbekov, Oyture; Solieva, Umida. 2018. Geodatabase and diagnostic atlas: Kashkadarya Province, Uzbekistan. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 74p. [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2018.217]
GIS ; Remote sensing ; River basins ; Digital technology ; Maps ; Simulation models ; Satellite imagery ; Urban population ; Urban areas ; Rural population ; Rural areas ; Population density ; Irrigation systems ; Irrigation water ; Water resources ; Water storage ; Water use efficiency ; Canals ; Drainage systems ; Pumps ; Lakes ; Reservoir storage ; Watersheds ; Streams ; Transportation ; Groundwater ; Soil types ; Vegetation ; Ecosystems ; Climate change ; Infrastructure / Uzbekistan / Kashkadarya Province
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048924)
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3 Djumaboev, Kakhramon; Yuldashev, T.; Holmatov, B.; Gafurov, Zafar. 2019. Assessing water use, energy use and carbon emissions in lift-irrigated areas: a case study from Karshi steppe in Uzbekistan. Irrigation and Drainage, 68(3):409-419. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/ird.2321]
Irrigated land ; Water use ; Water conservation ; Water requirements ; Energy consumption ; Energy conservation ; Greenhouse gases ; Carbon ; Emission reduction ; Pumps ; Irrigation scheduling ; Steppes ; River basins ; Farmers ; Case studies / Uzbekistan / Kashkadarya Province
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049085)
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The advantages of a nexus approach in addressing complex environmental challenges are becoming increasingly clear. In Central Asia, however, the nexus between water–food–energy has not received adequate attention, as the very few studies that have been conducted fell short of quantifying nexus trade-offs and benefits at a practical, small scale. This paper applies a quantitative accounting method to assess water and energy use intensity in irrigated areas of the Karshi Steppe of Central Asia that are supplied by pumping water uphill (lift-irrigated) from the underlying river. The results indicated that the potential water and energy savings as well as the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions could be achieved by applying an optimal planning deficit irrigation schedule simulated using CROPWAT 8. Some 575 MCM (million cubic metres) of water and 259 GWh of electricity can be saved, while the CO2 equivalent emissions can be reduced by almost 122 000 t. Achieving these savings requires a mix of technical and policy components. This paper describes an example of proper irrigation planning as a tool for water/energy savings and consequent reduction of CO2 emissions.
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