Should irrigation pumps be limited in Tajikistan?

Agricultural water use in Tajikistan is largely based on mechanized irrigation pumps. The farming community cannot afford the cost of the energy used for pumping, resulting in large debts to the service provider. We propose limiting pumping facilities for five years in exchange for energy export to neighbouring countries.

Will the swim project improve water and irrigation management in Tajikistan?

This was followed by a two-day workshop in the Khatlon region, which took place on April 18-19. "We are excited to see the Government launch the SWIM Project in Tajikistan, which will improve water and irrigation management in the country," said William Young, World Bank Lead Water Resources Management Specialist.

How efficient is irrigation in Tajikistan?

The overall irrigation efficiency in Tajikistan is estimated at about 30% (i.e., only 30% of the withdrawn water reaches the plant roots), and the average annual abstraction for irrigation is over 15,000 m 3 per hectare (World Bank, 2017).

How much solar energy does Tajikistan have?

According to meteorological services, Tajikistan has between 260 and 300 sunny days a year and enormous solar energy potential. According to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Energy, the annual potential for solar energy use is 3103 billion kWh.

Is solar energy a good investment in Tajikistan?

In Tajikistan, there are no favourable conditions for the widespread use of solar energy or for attracting investment in this sector. This is happening amid constant energy shortages and a crisis in the country’s electric power system. Solar panels in Dushanbe. Photo: CABAR.asia Tajikistan is one of the most vulnerable to climate change countries.

What was the irrigation system like in Tajikistan in the Soviet era?

The irrigation network in Tajikistan was heavily expanded and mechanized in the Soviet period, mainly emphasizing cotton, and secondly wheat.