This report explores different Afghan drafts of the Water Sector Strategy and the Water Law and how they reflect these international recommendations. Subsequently, it compares these drafts with local water management practices.
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Publication Date:
2009
The article discusses the three blind spots of northern Afghanistan: water flow, irrigation development, and the impact of climate change. Consideration is given to the different data sets for the current irrigated areas, water resources, and future potentials according to identified projects in...
Publication Date:
2008
The water allocations in the Amu Darya Basin reflect the colonial legacy of the Soviet Union: the downstream riparian states, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, were utilized to produce cotton while upstream Tajikistan used water for energy production and it was anticipated to increase its reservoir...
Publication Date:
2007
In Central Asia, various arguments, ranging from a unifying purpose to political control to conflict potential, have been made about the relationship between downstream water utilisation and the upstream water control infrastructure. This paper analyses the construction and utilisation of the...
Publication Date:
2010
This paper reflects the discussions at a number of public seminars and private meetings held by EastWest Institute during 2009 on water cooperation in Afghanistan and its region. The consultations were clear that the regional nature and importance of water cooperation is fully recognized by all...
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Does cooperation on water resources exist in the Amu Darya Basin?
Yes
85% (11 votes)
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15% (2 votes)
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