Water Sector Financing Improvement Action Plan for Efficient Water Sector Financing

The CAREC Institute issued a report titled “Water Sector Financing Improvement Action Plan for Efficient Water Sector Financing.” Authored by a team of esteemed experts including Georg Petersen, Erkin Madumarov, Aiman Uteyeva, Bakhrom Gaforzoda, Gulnara Mergenova, and Aziz Karimov, this comprehensive document delves into the critical financial needs of the water sector in Central Asia.

The report highlights major water infrastructure priorities of the CAREC member states, offering valuable insights into developing a water financing gap report for regional and national water infrastructure projects. By systematizing current water sector financing schemes from the CAREC region and international best practices, the authors provide a roadmap for sustainable, equitable, and efficient funding for water infrastructure and services.

The research was funded through the technical and financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank under “TA-6694 REG: Water sector financial governance gap analysis in Central Asia: from planning to practice.”

This report is a vital resource for policymakers, water sector professionals, and stakeholders interested in enhancing financial governance and sustainability in the water sector. It offers actionable recommendations to address the financial governance gap and optimize resource allocation in Central Asia.

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