Water policy reforms in Tajikistan

• Design and implementation of a programme for water sector development based on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles including basin management.
• Implementation of Water Supply Programme for 2000-2015, including the reform of water pricing.
• Strengthening of transboundary water cooperation with Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan.

Since the launch of the NPD, the following achievements can be cited:

• Development of the Water Sector Reform Programme 2016-2025 for Tajikistan. The aim of the programme is to create a framework by 2020 for the transition to water resource management according to the basin principle and to clarify the competencies of different national institutions.
• A Programme for Development of Irrigation and Melioration Sector was prepared in 2015-2016.
• There was a progress in transboundary water diplomacy in basin management with Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan. 
• Targets have been drafted for the application of the Protocol on Water and Health.
• A training workshop was organised with the Antimonopoly Agency with a view to building capacity quickly to monitor the performance of water utilities, to review proposals for tariff increase by operators and to measure and address affordability issues.