The issue of water shortages in Central Asia is escalating, especially in agriculture.
- The sector relies on irrigation, being the primary water consumer, and has a poor track record with regard to the efficient use of water and land resources.
- The EDB estimates that by 2028–2029 Central Asia will be faced with a chronic water deficit, irrespective of yearly variations in water availability. This situation requires urgent action.
- The EDB is recommending ten practical steps to safeguard irrigated land potential and promote water conservation.
Welcoming speech by Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board
10:00 – 10:05 (UTC+6)
Session
“Irrigation and water resources in Central Asia”
10:05 – 11:30 (UTC+6)Speakers
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Evgeniy Vinokurov
Vice Chairman of the Management Board, Chief Economist, EDB
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Dmitry Petrin
Senior Operations Officer, Program Manager for Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) Trust Fund, World Bank Central Asia Regional office
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Yaozhou Zhou
Principal Water Resources Specialist of Sectors Group of Asian Development Bank
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Arman Ahunbaev
Moderator
Head of the Center for Infrastructure and Industrial Research, EDB
- How is water distributed in Central Asia;
- What could trigger a water crisis in Central Asia in the medium term;
- What are the manifestations of water deficit in Central Asia;
- Why is irrigated agriculture of strategic importance for mitigating water shortages in Central Asia;
- What steps should be taken to address the growing demand for water resources in Central Asia
“Environmental and social standards of IFIs”
12:00 – 13:00 (UTC+6)
Speakers
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Armine Yedigaryan
Environmental Safeguards Specialist, Asian Development Bank
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Chaohua Zhang
Principal Environment and Social Development Specialist – Head of the E&S Team, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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Conrad Albrecht
Модератор
Managing Director, Head of the Directorate of Sustainability, EDB
- Еxperience in applying environmental and social standards for projects in Central Asia;
- What difficulties do banks and borrowers face;
- What short-term and long-term effects can be achieved through the use of standards;
- How to strike a balance between economic feasibility and potential adverse ESG effects.
“Practical examples of cooperation between MOs and IFIs in the implementation of projects in Central Asia»
14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+6)
- Exchange of experience of cooperation and mechanisms of interaction between representatives of international organizations and international financial institutions in Central Asia on joint preparation, co-financing and implementation of investment projects;
- Best practices of assisting to the member states in capacity building and organize joint workshops, conferences;
- Preparation of joint analytical studies in the following priority areas: transport infrastructure, water and energy complex, agro-industrial complex and food security, digitalization, development of the institutional environment, sustainable social and environmental
Closing remarks by Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board
15:00 – 15:15 (UTC+6)
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