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Rural Water Supply Programme Khorezm

The goal of the project is to provide at least 70 % of the population of selected settlements (10 to 15 rural water supply projects), altogether about 50,000 inhabitants, with safe drinking water according to WHO-standards year round in order to contribute to the reduction of diseases induced by unsafe drinking water.

The project comprises 2 phases:

Phase I: Accompanying Measures
  • Rehabilitation of the pilot projects Ak Altin and Karakum
  • Planning and development of a new rural water supply system with participation of the concerned population
  • Strengthening of the private operating agency aiming to fulfil expectations of customers and investor 
Phase II: Implementation of Investments
  • Design and tendering of the new rural water supply schemes
  • Strengthening of the operation and management of the operators.

Services Provided

Phase I: Accompanying Measures
  • Analyses of previous rural water supply projects
  • Conceptional upgrading for the selection of communities in close co-operation with the beneficiaries and the operator
  • Selection of 10 to 15 communities (about 50,000 inhabitants)
  • Feasibility studies for Programme communities and design of water supply schemes, including hydrogeological studies and design of protection zones
  • Concept development for financially sustainable operation of the water supply schemes in close co-operation with the beneficiaries and the operator
  • Assessment of the financial and operational situation in the pilot projects Ak Altin and Karakum
  • Implementation of the developed concepts to all parties involved
  • Training of participants with the objective to optimise their contribution
Phase II: Implementation of Investments

Technical assistance to Client and Operators in:

  • Establishment of legal and organisational basis for implementation of 7 rural water supply projects
  • Design, tendering and evaluation of bids
  • Implementation of all measures necessary for a financial sound operation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Construction supervision of 7 water supplies
  • O&M and financial management training