Water resources Kazakhstan, Aral Sea Project
Mott MacDonald has been active in Central Asia since 1994 when
we began helping to develop water resource management in the
region. Early projects included the Kazakhstan Irrigation and
Drainage Improvement Project which set the scene for our future
involvement in developing innovative solutions for irrigation
development including participatory environmental management and
capacity building.
Subsequently we have been involved in a wide range of projects
covering agriculture, rural development, education, health, water
resources development and environment for international development
agencies and the public and private sectors.
Our significant corporate and individual experience in the region
includes a sound understanding of project procedures, legislation
and logistics. Networks of project and country offices support our
activities in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and
Tajikistan.
Example projects include:
- A development plan for the West Tien Shan region to protect
the biodiversity. The project included developing supporting
environmental legislation, providing training in sustainable
economic development and improving cross-border co-operation.
Kyrgyzstan.
- A regional water management project for the rational use of water resources in the Aral
Sea Basin. The project involved developing political agreement
between the five participating countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) on an acceptable approach
to managing the region’s water resources, whilst taking into
account agricultural, environmental, industrial and potable
demands.
- Drainage, irrigation and
wetlands improvement project, a World Bank financed project in
the Aral Sea area of Uzbekistan.
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