Key Facts:
Client: JSC “Uzsuvtaminot”
Location: Republic of Karakalpakstan
Status: Completed
Sector: Water Supply and Sanitation
Start date: 09/01/2023
End date: 30/06/2024

Project Information:
«The planned water supply and sanitation activities in the Republic of Karakalpakstan aim to contribute to the sustainable use of water resources and improve the living conditions of the population in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The Project consists of the following Components:
Component 1 — Investment in Water Supply Infrastructure: Construction and rehabilitation of well fields and intakes, reservoirs, main water lines, water treatment facilities, pumping stations and distribution networks including house connections. This component includes investments in the rehabilitation and/or extension of water supply systems in 11 districts in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and its capital city Nukus.
Component 2 — Investment in Sewerage Infrastructure: Construction of centralized sewage systems in 9 district centers in the Karakalpakstan consisting of collectors, pumping stations, new construction of sewerage system and sewage treatment plants as well as discharge and optional reuse facilities.
Component 3 — Capacity Building and Implementation Support:
Component 3a — Capacity Building: A capacity gap assessment and mapping of Capacity Building activities of development partners will be conducted as part of the Feasibility Study. Based on the findings, activities will be specified to improve business practices of Karakalpakstan Water Companies. Areas of Capacity Building may include activities to support the Uzsuvtaminot’s Priorities for the Reform of the Water Sector 2030, and related systems such as asset management, client management and complaint handling as well as billing and collection system and the strengthening of the capacity for operation and maintenance.
Component 3b — Project Implementation and Management Support: Project management and implementation support to assist the Implementation Agency (IA) in ensuring seamless coordination, efficient implementation and compliance with the relevant policies.»

Project Activities:

«NBT for preparation of ESMPF shall undertake the following three complementary tasks, which will cover the following (details given in item 6 of ToR):
Task A. Preparation of Environmental and Social Management Planning Framework and Environmental and Social Report in accordance with local legal requirements.
Task B. Preparation of Resettlement Planning Framework.
Task C. Plan for Consultation and Disclosure of Documentation.
The Consultant shall develop the relevant environmental and social instruments and disclose prior to project appraisal in accordance with AIIB guidelines and policies.»