Projects Database Map: Sustainable Water-Saving Irrigation Technologies for Achieving Water, Energy and Food Security in the Context of Climate Change in Uzbekistan (SusWEF)
Remarks
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Beneficiary
UZB
Start / End year
2023 - 2025
Sector
Water
Sub-sector
IWRM
Project description
SusWEF aims to provide scientific support to the introduction of water and energy-saving irrigation technologies in Uzbekistan. Embedded within the WEF (Water–Energy–Food) Nexus, this project aims to investigate interdependencies between water and energy consumption in dryland areas of Uzbekistan. Geared towards soil rehabilitation and climate adaptation, the goal is to develop methods and recommend measures for technological and economic planning of modern irrigation technologies – primarily drip and sprinkler irrigation – as well as influence policy decisions towards taking socio-economic aspects into account.
Expected Results
Expected Results: 1) Scientific. Findings related to ex-ante water consumption and maintenance of soil health in the drylands of Uzbekistan should provide evidence-based knowledge regarding the intended and actual sustainability of newly installed water- and energy-saving irrigation technology, articulated in publications by local PhD students involved in the project. 2) Technological. Significant improvement in knowledge concerning technology adaptation and design under local climatic and hydrological conditions and the transferability of promising results to other regions. 3) Institutional. Reduction of research gaps regarding implementation of technological innovation vis-à-vis institutional framework conditions, especially for rural, decentralized, and infrastructurally disadvantaged regions. On a political level, the project will also contribute towards the objectives of the Green Central Asia initiative, particularly regarding improved efficiency in water use and improving technological solutions. 4) Economic. The economic suitability of present and potential solutions will be assessed within the study areas, and implementation in other areas of Uzbekistan will be examined, hopefully leading to further economic opportunities. Prospects for success and expanded economic potential are considered positive by involved partners, including room for Uzbek and German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit in the long term. 5) Policy (from research to action). During and following the project, the project team will widely disseminate project findings, engaging policy makers, development partners, research institutes, academic institutes, NGOs and practitioners in the country and internationally. Policy dialogue workshops will be organized with local partners, and the project team will provide evidence-based solutions to support decision makers in improving policies and strategies for sustainable natural resource management of irrigated agriculture.
Project Phases
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Implementing agency
BMBF, BMBF
Main partner
Germany
Total budget by main partner
$ 196,832
Co-financing
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Budget of co-financing
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Total budget (original)
$ 196,832 (Exchange rate: 1.00000)
Loan budget
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