Difference between revisions of "ASI:A Way Forward: Applying the Water Diplomacy Framework"

One of the unique and important principles in the water diplomacy framework is creating additional values from mutual cooperation. In addition to minimizing the tensions between upstream and downstream interests, value creation can create gains through technology and innovation. The current state of the SDR Basin and the Aral Sea is devastating; it is imperative that the countries find a regional solution to offset the negative consequences. Some of the projects in the ASBP-3 incorporate rehabilitation of infrastructure in the riparian countries to increase water efficiency. This particularly emphasized in the irrigation infrastructure. By replacing the current infrastructure, studies have shown that 60% of the water can be saved. International donors are also very interested in investing into such projects which can be in the long term and applied to other parts of the world with similar conditions. For example, Alternate Dry Furrow (ADF) irrigation would increase water productivity by 57%. [9] Drip irrigation, although incurring high initial investments, is one of the most water efficient and economical techniques that can be used. [9]

One of the unique and important principles in the water diplomacy framework is creating additional values from mutual cooperation. In addition to minimizing the tensions between upstream and downstream interests, value creation can create gains through technology and innovation. The current state of the SDR Basin and the Aral Sea is devastating; it is imperative that the countries find a regional solution to offset the negative consequences. Some of the projects in the ASBP-3 incorporate rehabilitation of infrastructure in the riparian countries to increase water efficiency. This particularly emphasized in the irrigation infrastructure. By replacing the current infrastructure, studies have shown that 60% of the water can be saved. International donors are also very interested in investing into such projects which can be in the long term and applied to other parts of the world with similar conditions. For example, Alternate Dry Furrow (ADF) irrigation would increase water productivity by 57%. [9] Drip irrigation, although incurring high initial investments, is one of the most water efficient and economical techniques that can be used. [9]

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