A New Stage in Water Management: Uzbekistan’s Experience
Abstract
This article analyzes the institutional reforms implemented in the water management system of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the post-independence period, their legal foundations, governance mechanisms, and effectiveness. The achievements and existing challenges are examined on the example of the Kashkadarya oasis. The research results show that the basin-based approach, the system of water consumers’ associations (WCAs), digitalization processes, and the introduction of economic mechanisms have played a significant role in water resources management. In addition, by comparing the water management models of Australia, Turkey, Israel, and the European Union, the directions for applying international experience in Uzbekistan are explored. Existing problems in the system are identified, and proposals for their elimination are put forward.