1 REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE FOR WATER RESOURCES Identification of Priority Issues in 7 Major River Basins in Kazakhstan

2 Committee for Water Resources Overall Project Objectives Determine most cost effective system of water provision for all type of consumersDetermine most cost effective system of water provision for all type of consumers Transfer water sector into market oriented management system Transfer water sector into market oriented management system Change attitude of the public towards water resources Change attitude of the public towards water resources Is 1 st step in preparation of a National Water Resources Development Plan Is 1 st step in preparation of a National Water Resources Development Plan

3 Committee for Water Resources Objectives of this Study oIdentify main water resources issues through –Analytical work –Broad stakeholder consultation  Phasing of Problem Solution –Conception Identification of Priority ProblemsIdentification of Priority Problems Formulation of Projects, Financing and Action PlanFormulation of Projects, Financing and Action Plan –Studies Identification and formulation of least cost solutionIdentification and formulation of least cost solution –Realisation: rehabilitation and new constructionsrehabilitation and new constructions

4 Committee for Water Resources Context to other CWR Activities Conceptual:Conceptual:  Concept of Water Economy and Policy Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan up to 2010  Sector Program “Drinking Water ” Previous / Ongoing Projects Previous / Ongoing Projects  NEAP – National Environmental Action Plan  Atyrau and Kyzylorda water supply projects  Nura river environmental rehabilitation (mercury) project  Nura-Ishim river basins management project

5 Committee for Water Resources Main Reasons for Problems Break-out of the former Soviet UnionBreak-out of the former Soviet Union –Change of institutions in charge –Change in economy: different needs –Terminated financing from central government Transition from plan economy to market economyTransition from plan economy to market economy –Frequent institutional changes (duties, responsibilities, financial means) –Different way of thinking (users, organisations) –Legislature (lack of modern water code and implementation decrees)

6 Committee for Water Resources Challenges Modern Legislature neededModern Legislature needed Competent Institutions (serving the sector)Competent Institutions (serving the sector) Resource & demand managementResource & demand management Urban water and sewerageUrban water and sewerage Rural water supply & sanitationRural water supply & sanitation Industrial water resources pollutionIndustrial water resources pollution Ecological issuesEcological issues

7 Committee for Water Resources Context to International Activities In line with international activities on Sustainable Development: UN Millennium Development Goals and the Environment:UN Millennium Development Goals and the Environment: –No. 7: Ensure environmental sustainability: Sustainable development principle to be integrated into country policies and programsSustainable development principle to be integrated into country policies and programs Halve proportion of people without access to safe drinking water by year 2015Halve proportion of people without access to safe drinking water by year 2015 Johannesburg summitJohannesburg summit Confirmed the “water goal 2015” Confirmed the “water goal 2015” Kyoto World Water Forum, 03/2003 Kyoto World Water Forum, 03/2003

8 Committee for Water Resources Strategy for Problem Solution No single minded problem solution, but: ecologicalsocialeconomical