On April 21, 2026, a working meeting was held in Astana between the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and GIZ under the framework of the “Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia” (CSWRM) programme.
The key highlight of the meeting was the official signing of documents for the handover of IT equipment 110 system units to support basin water management organizations across the country.
The provided equipment will significantly strengthen the technical capacity of water management institutions, enhance data processing capabilities, and improve overall water resources management at the regional level.
The meeting was attended by Vice Minister Aslan Abdraimov, along with representatives of relevant departments of the Ministry.
In addition to the signing ceremony, the parties discussed the current status of ongoing joint initiatives and outlined next steps for cooperation. Particular attention was given to digitalization in the water sector, development of information and analytical systems, and the introduction of modern monitoring technologies.
The handover is part of broader support provided under the CSWRM programme, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, developing infrastructure, and enhancing the resilience of Kazakhstan’s water sector to climate change.
