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Tajik President Outlines Main Water Problems in Central Asia
24 May 2013 - 08:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
thailand, CHIANG MAI — Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon detailed what he said were the five main water management problems facing Central Asia during this week’s Second Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
EBRD, Switzerland Support Water Services in Kyrgyzstan
23 May 2013 - 09:10 by Local Press Report
KANT (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — Kant, an industrial city of officially 22’000 inhabitants, can upgrade the pipes and reduce water losses, thanks to a loan and grant funding of €1.95 million from the EBRD and a grant fund of
Potential for Water Conflicts in Central Asia Is Huge: Expert
15 May 2013 - 07:10 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Germany, BERLIN — There is no simple solution to water problems in Central Asia and potential for conflicts there is huge, according to Matthias Kramer, a professor at the Dresden University of Technology and partic
Kyrgyzstan Discharged 116 Million Cubic Meters of Polluted Wastewater Into Water Bodies Last Year
6 May 2013 - 08:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Some 116 million cubic meters of polluted wastewater were discharged into surface water bodies in Kyrgyzstan last year, the country’s National Statistics Committee said last week.
Kyrgyzstan Developing Water Supply, Wastewater Strategy
15 Apr 2013 - 08:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan is close to completing work on a strategy to develop the country’s water supply and wastewater sector, to the Kyrgyz Agency for Community Development and Investment said on April 12.
$40 Million Kyrgyz Water Infrastructure Project Under Investigation
9 Apr 2013 - 07:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s Financial Crime Investigation Service (KFCIS) is looking into the country’s nearly completed Taza Suu water sector upgrade project for evidence of possible wrongdoing.
Kyrgyzstan Negotiates Water Supply, Wastewater Projects With EBRD
4 Apr 2013 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — The government of Kyrgyzstan has started negotiating with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) over funding for water supply and wastewater rehabilitation projects for the
Kyrgyz Local Authorities Raise Water Prices to Repay EBRD Loan
1 Apr 2013 - 00:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Water rates will increase in the northern Kyrgyz city of Karabalta to allow local authorities to pay back a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Mayor Daniyar Shab
One-Fifth of People in Kyrgyzstan’s Second Largest City Lack Clean Drinking Water
28 Mar 2013 - 07:30 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Kyrgyzstan, OSH — About 20 percent of the population of Kyrgyzstan’s second largest city, Osh, do not have access to safe drinking water, Osh Deputy Mayor Rustam Mirzamatov said on March 26.
ADB Provides $20 Million for Kyrgyz Clean Water Project
13 Mar 2013 - 08:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — The Asian Development Bank is providing a $20 million USD grant to support the Taza Suu (Clean Water) project in Kyrgyzstan, a Kyrgyz official said on March 12.
EBRD Announces Invitation for Tenders for Kyrgyzstan's Osh Water Rehabilitation
6 Mar 2013 - 08:46 by Local Press Report
OSH (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — Osh City and Osh Municipal Enterprise “Oshgorvodokanal” intends using part of the proceeds of a grant from the Government of Swiss Confederation (SECO) administered by the European Bank for Recon
One-Third of Kyrgyz Schools Are Not Connected to Centralized Water Supply
28 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — One-third of schools in Kyrgyzstan are not connected to centralized water supply networks, according to a government agency.In addition, 69 percent of school buildings lack access to sewerage syste
Growing Demand for Water in China and Uzbekistan Could Lead to Crisis in Kazakhstan: Official
11 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Growing demand for water in China and Uzbekistan could lead to a water supply crisis in Kazakhstan, according to Ainur Kuatova, an adviser to the Environmental Protection Minister.
EBRD Announces EOI for Kyrgyz Water Project
11 Jan 2013 - 09:31 by Local Press Report
TALAS (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced an invitation for expressions of interest (EOI) for engineering, design and contracts supervision for the Talas Water and Waste
Canada's Kumtor Gold Company Poses Threat to Water Supply: Kyrgyz Government
7 Jan 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Activities of the Kumtor Gold Company, owned by Canadian mining form Centerra Gold, poses a danger to water supply in the basins of the Kumtor and Naryn Rivers in Kyrgyzstan, and could trigger an e
Kyrgyz Capital’s Water Supply Is Secure Until 2025: Official
3 Jan 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Water supply for the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, is secure up to 2025, according to Kamchibek Musuraliyev, CEO of the Kyrgyz Integrated Hydrogeological Expedition, which is part of the government’
Uzbekistan Stops Gas Supplies to Tajikistan Over Tensions About Rogun Dam
2 Jan 2013 - 11:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan this week cut gas supplies to its neighbor, Tajikistan, amid end-of-year contract negotiations and increasing tensions over Tajkistan’s plans to construct a large hydropower dam on the V
Kyrgyzstan Applies for Kant Water Project Loan
21 Dec 2012 - 09:44 by Local Press Report
KANT (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — Kyrgyz Republic and City of Kant applied for a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) and a grant from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) t
Kyrgyzstan’s Penal Institutions Do Not Meet Sanitary Standards
13 Dec 2012 - 10:30 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (24 News Agency) — “Conditions in Kyrgyzstan’s penal institutions do not meet sanitary requirements,” deputy head of Material and Logistic Support Department of the State National Security Committee, Talant Bakushe
EBRD Invites EOIs for Kant, Kyrgyzstan Water Project
11 Dec 2012 - 10:44 by Local Press Report
ADB Financing for Kyrgyzstan Water Project in Jeopardy
3 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — With some $70 million USD already invested into Kyrgyzstan’s strategic water project “Taza Suu,” the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said it is reluctant to continue providing funds until disputes
Kyrgyz Capital Will Run Out of Water in 10 Years
21 Nov 2012 - 10:27 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Water reserves in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, will only last for another 10 years, according to Asylbek Isayev, CEO of municipal water company Bishkekvodokanal.
Russia, Kyrgyzstan Begin Kambarata-1 Power Plant Project
6 Nov 2012 - 10:28 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (PennEnergy) — The government agencies and companies of Russia and Kyrgyzstan have begun implementing the project to build and operate the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric power plant in Kyrgyzstan. The heads of
Krygyzstan Rivers Contaminated With Uranium
30 Oct 2012 - 09:06 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (Tengri News) — Pollution of Kyrgyzstan’s water resources with the wastes of uranium tailing dumps poses a threat to the whole Central Asian region, KazTAG reports. “Regional risks of degradation and destruct
Kyrgyzstan Needs $21 Million USD for Erosion in Chu River
29 Oct 2012 - 08:55 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (24 News Agency) — Kyrgyzstan needs about $21 million USD to prevent erosion of Chu River.
EBRD Considering Kyrgyz Water, Wastewater Rehabilitation Project
23 Oct 2012 - 08:34 by Local Press Report
TALAS (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering supporting the Talas Water and Wastewater Sub-Project.
Some 2 Million Kyrgyz Lack Reliable Potable Water Access
16 Oct 2012 - 09:00 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (Central Asia Online) — About 2 million Kyrgyz lack reliable access to drinking water, KirTAG reported October 12, quoting Askar Toktoshev, director of the State Construction and Regional Development Agency Department for
Putin Avoids Rogun Dam Issue During Tajikistan Visit
10 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Russian President Vladimir Putin avoided expressing support for construction of the Rogun hydropower plant during his visit to Tajikistan last week.
Uzbek President Recruits Kazakhs and Turkmens Against Russians, Tajiks and Kyrgs?
8 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Uzbek President Islam Karimov is trying to create an anti-Russian, anti-Tajik and anti-Kyrgyz water and energy coalition in the region, a prominent Uzbek online analyst and commentator claimed foll
1,400 Kyrgyzstan Villages Without Drinking Water Access
4 Oct 2012 - 09:09 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (24 News Agency) — “About 1,400 Kyrgyzstan’s villages almost don’t have access to drinking water,” Elmira Ibraimova, head of the Agency for Community Development and Investment (ARIS), stated at today’s Parliament se
Centerra Gold Protested Against in Kyrgyzstan
3 Oct 2012 - 08:43 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (CBS Money Watch) — Several hundred people are rallying in the capital of Kyrgyzstan in protest at a major gold miner that has been the source of a series of toxic spills in past years, including a cyanide spill into
Russian Control of Central Asian Dams "Risks Full Conflict With Uzbekistan"
27 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Russia’s support for upstream Kyrgyzstan in its dispute with downstream Uzbekistan over water resources in Central Asia will strain Russian-Uzbek relations, according to an Uzbek expert.
Putin Signs Kyrgyzstan Dam Agreements, Extends Military Presence, Writes Off Half a Billion USD Debt
21 Sep 2012 - 08:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered support to Kyrgyzstan in its conflict with downstream Uzbekistan over distribution of water resources in Central Asia.
Kyrgyz Parliament Discusses Possible Water Wars Over Dams
19 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan's Parliament on September 17 discussed the possibility of water wars in Central Asia and the country’s willingness to get involved in possible conflicts.
Kyrgyzstan Exports Less Electricity Due to Lower Water Levels
19 Sep 2012 - 09:52 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (24 News Agency) — “Kyrgyzstan exported 1.45 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan,” deputy director of Electric Power Plants JSC Abdylda Israilov said during yesterday’s TV show “Point
Kyrgyzstan Villagers Demand Official Be Fired for Misappropriating Water Project Funds
17 Sep 2012 - 08:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Residents of four villages in the Sokuluk district of in Kyrgyzstan’s Chuy province are demanding that the head of the Frunze rural district be fired for alleged misappropriation of grant funds tha
Uzbek President Warns of Water Wars in Central Asia
13 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Uzbek President Islam Karimov warned of possible future water wars in Central Asia and reproached neighboring countries for their plans to dam trans-boundary rivers for hydropower projects.
Kyrgyzstan's Toktogul Reservoir Has Low Levels
12 Sep 2012 - 09:02 by Local Press Report
BISHKEK (24 News Agency) — “About 10 billion cubic meters of water will remain in the Toktogul reservoir by April, 2013,” Rasul Umbetaliyev, independent expert of fuel and energy complex, stated at today’s press conference
Kazakh President Calls for Water Saving Due to “Fearful Deficit”
5 Sep 2012 - 09:07 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev on September 3 urged the country to focus on water saving because “there is a fearful deficit of drinking water in Kazakhstan.” He also called for increasing w
US Military Base in Tajikistan Could Nix Controversial Roghun Dam?
9 Aug 2012 - 00:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — The controversial Roghun hydroelectric plant in Tajikistan could be shelved after talks with the United States on the possible establishment of a military base in the country.
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