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Current challenges in Central Asian water governance and their implications for research, higher education, and science-policy interaction

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  • Abdullaev, Iskandar
  • Assubayeva, Aliya
  • Bobojonov, Ihtiyor
  • Djanibekov, Nodir
  • Dombrowsky, Ines
  • Gafurov, Abror
  • Hamidov, Ahmad
  • Herrfahrdt-Pähle, Elke
  • Janusz-Pawletta, Barbara
  • Ishangulyyev, Rovshen
  • Kasymov, Ulan
  • Mirkasimov, Bakhrom
  • Petrick, Martin
  • Strobehn, Katrin
  • Ziganshina, Dinara

Abstract

Political tensions over water management in the Central Asia region have intensified since the Soviet era, as ecological issues like the drying Aral Sea and seasonal hydropower disruptions impact downstream countries. The paper discusses the region’s water governance challenges, including climate-induced uncertainties, water resource demands, and the limited capacity of local research institutions. While Central Asia’s governments have initiated reforms, including new infrastructure and agreements, resilience in water management remains underdeveloped. The paper also explores the role of higher education institutions in fostering capacity-building for sustainable governance, emphasizing the need for local expertise and regional collaboration. The proposed establishment of a Central Asian water research platform aims to enhance science-policy integration, promote sustainable water governance, and support informed regional cooperation on transboundary water issues.

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  • Abdullaev, Iskandar & Assubayeva, Aliya & Bobojonov, Ihtiyor & Djanibekov, Nodir & Dombrowsky, Ines & Gafurov, Abror & Hamidov, Ahmad & Herrfahrdt-Pähle, Elke & Janusz-Pawletta, Barbara & Ishangulyyev, 2025. "Current challenges in Central Asian water governance and their implications for research, higher education, and science-policy interaction," EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, vol. 11(1), pages 47-58.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:espost:311921
    DOI: 10.29258/CAJWR/2025-R1.v11-1/47-58.eng
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