Publications
The Role of Water User Associations in Improving the Water for Energy Nexus
Publishing date: 6 March 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The current study highlights the role of Water User Associations (WUAs) as a suitable mean to balance and mitigate the agriculture-energy nexus. Strengthening the management capacities of WUAs can enhance water and energy saving practices. This report also argues that energy savings can be multiplied by exporting electricity to neighboring countries. Tajikistan recently signed electricity trade agreements with Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan to export large amounts of surplus hydropower in the summer at competitive prices. WUAs can take energy efficient measures to save energy, which could be exported to other countries at high prices and offer substantial income. These revenues can be further invested in the agricultural sector by offering financing for infrastructure rehabilitation. Thus, increasing electricity exports could further increase energy efficiency in agriculture and minimize national food shortages.
2017 Review of Emergency Situations in the Republic of Tajikistan
Publishing date: 3 July 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This review, made in collaboration with the Committee on Emergency Situations and Civil Defence under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (Committee), contains information on the measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of emergency situations and civil defence, analysis of the situation in this area, Committee's performance on the implementation of the state policy in the field of managing emergency situations and civil defence and protection of the population, economic facilities and the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan from the effects of emergencies. The review also includes materials on control, prevention and elimination of the consequences of radiation and chemical accidents; implementation of sectoral programmes and international co-operation. The review is available in Russian and Tajik languages.
Agriculture Water Management for Water User Association: Training Report
Publishing date: 8 July 2016
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report, made in collaboration with Mercy Corps Afghanistan and the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC), aims at providing a basic understanding of Water User Associations in Tajikistan and Afghanistan, including detailed information on activities, major issues and hurdles.