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Environmental & Social Impact Assessment: Assessment of STREAM Programme Water Infrastructure in Small Watersheds of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan (April - May 2025)
By Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development at ReliefWeb
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . SUMMARY The Syr Darya River Basin, spanning Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, is a crucial water source for many communities in the Fergana Valley. Despite its importance, the basin lacks centralised management, leading to frequent water distribu
Key takeaway 1 Water originating in upstream countries often fails to reach downstream areas in sufficient quantities, exacerbating tension among communities along the border.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . SUMMARY The Syr Darya River Basin, spanning Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, is a crucial water source for many communities in the Fergana Valley. Despite its importance, the basin lacks centralised management, leading to frequent water distribu
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